JCB (formerly: Japan Credit Bureau) is the largest credit card company in Japan, one of the largest consumer markets in the world. Founded in 1961, JCB began its overseas operations in 1981. In the years since then, JCB has worked to develop high-quality services to support its 10 million associated merchants and its 42 million card holders; JCB's global network extends to 189 countries and territories worldwide.

    JCB has always distinguished itself in the competitive credit card market with top quality and exceptional service. From the start, JCB has had a customer-centered focus, which forms the core of JCB's service standard --Service from the Heart. In the 20 years since becoming an international company, JCB has established itself as one of the world's leading credit card brands. For more information about how JCB is there for its merchants and customers, and for more JCB statistics, please visit our company profile.

Internet users are increasing at a tremendous speed.

    According to Computer Industry Almanac, Inc. there were over 400 million Internet users worldwide at the end of 2000--this is more than double the figure for 1998. It is further estimated that by 2003 this number will have soared to 700 million;and by 2005, to one billion.

    As more people go online, as costs decrease and technologies improve, it is easy to see how the Internet will soon become an indispensable part of our daily lives. Before long, people will no longer "go" shopping, rather they'll "access" shopping at an Internet mall.

    The Internet is BORDERLESS. As long as the consumer is connected to the network, 24 hour access is possible from anywhere in the world. Consumers can access the Internet and purchase goods from the Sahara desert, from the Amazon, from wherever, as long as they have the tools to link up to the network.

    That's why we at JCB recommend that you to become a JCB EC-Merchant. Even if your company is based somewhere very far away from Japan you can instantly connect with each and every JCB cardmember. So if you are running a business via the Internet, the question you must ask yourself is : Why am I not accepting JCB? And our question is : Which one of our 42 million customers is missing out on your services?

    Each time a customer makes a purchase, the payment method appears on the screen. If JCB is not listed, a great many potential customers will be disappointed.

    The application process to begin accepting JCB is very simple. Visit our "Want to be JCB EC-Merchant" page and send us an e-mail. That is all you have to do.

    For more information about JCB-accepting EC-Merchants, please visit our JCBmall or Atta! (Japanese only).