SHANGHAI, July 03, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- UnionPay International has launched
its largest-scale summer marketing campaign targeting outbound tourists from
China, featuring multiple benefits including merchant discounts up to 33%,
favorable exchange rates, and cashback of up to 12% from banks. Over 10,000
global merchants and more than 10 commercial card-issuing banks have
participated, covering popular destinations like France.

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The UnionPay global acceptance network has expanded to 182 countries and regions
outside China's mainland. It offers diverse payment options including cash
withdrawal, card payment, QR code payment, and mobile payment, allowing tourists
to choose based on their preferences and the local acceptance environment.
In Europe, UnionPay cards are accepted at over 90% of the regions, while in
Australia and New Zealand, they can be used at over 95% of merchants' POS
terminals. Cardholders can make card payments or withdrawals without the need to
exchange currency in advance. In destinations like Japan, South Korea,
Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand, a large number of merchants have already
adopted UnionPay QR code payment.
Besides, over 5000 schools overseas accept UnionPay card payments. Students go
abroad can enjoy exclusive discounts on payments through Flywire. They can also
benefit from cashback rewards and other exclusive benefits using the UnionPay
Zhuojun Card for international students of Bank of China.
This campaign spans 25 countries and regions, encompassing various scenarios
like department stores, restaurants, hotels, transportation, and tourist
attractions. Cardholders can enjoy ticketing and consumption discounts offered
by major airlines such as United Airlines and Cathay Pacific, as well as at Hong
Kong International Airport, Narita and Kansai Airports in Japan. Exclusive
promotions are also available for Royal Caribbean's "Spectrum of the Seas", Hong
Kong Octopus card, and Japan's Suica card. Popular department stores such as
Harbour City in Hong Kong SAR, Matsuya Ginza in Japan, and Harrods in the UK,
Galeries Lafayette in France, as well as over 20 shopping villages in Europe
offer discounts for UnionPay cardholders.
Now, UnionPay cardholders can enjoy preferential exchange rates for all their
expenses in Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Singapore, same in popular merchants
in destinations like Dubai and Fiji. In Hong Kong SAR, South Korea, Thailand,
Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, cardholders can enjoy instant
discounts or cashback offers when using UnionPay QR code or mobile payment. In
France, cardholders have the opportunity to receive complimentary tickets to the
Louvre Museum with qualifying purchase made using their UnionPay card at
participating merchants nationwide.
Domestic commercial banks, including the Industrial and Commercial Bank of
China, offer exclusive cashback or instant discount offers to UnionPay
cardholders.
Source: UnionPay International
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