JCB Renews 'JCB Premium Service' for Korean Cardholders

JCB International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Katsuki Yōkawa), the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Takayoshi Futae), Japan's only international payment brand, will renew its "JCB Premium Service" for Korean cardholders.

This renewal is not merely an expansion of card benefits, but aims to enhance premium services focused on experiential value during trips to Japan, based on the concept of "Japan Authentic Experience," which only JCB, as Japan's sole international card brand, can provide. Various special offers will be provided year-round.

About the Renewal of the Premium Service

Period: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 - Wednesday, March 31, 2027

Target: Prestige and Platinum JCB Cards issued in South Korea

Contents: 1. JCB Presents Universal Studios Japan Invitation Program 50 people will be invited to Universal Studios Japan every month by lottery. Through JCB's invitation program, we provide "special experiential value" in the entertainment field. (JCB is an Official Marketing Partner of Universal Studios Japan.)

2. Don Quijote Cashback 1,000 yen cashback for purchases of 20,000 yen or more. We make the shopping experience more profitable and accessible at Don Quijote, one of Japan's largest discount stores.

3. Priority Check-in and Free Optional "ZIPAIR Express Service" when boarding ZIPAIR flights Providing the optional "ZIPAIR Express Service" which includes priority check-in and priority baggage claim. This enhances the convenience of moving through the airport and realizes a comfortable travel experience.

4. 10% Cashback with Contactless Payments on Public Transportation Providing a 10% cashback benefit when using contactless payments at over 150 public transportation companies across Japan. It seamlessly connects the travel scenes from moving around to sightseeing and shopping.

5. Trendy Restaurant Cashback (Scheduled for release in Summer 2026) Providing cashback benefits targeting popular trendy restaurants carefully selected by JCB. You can enjoy unique Japanese culinary experiences more attractively.

Background of the Renewal JCB has traditionally provided premium services to Korean Prestige and Platinum JCB cardholders, mainly focusing on airport and travel-related services within Korea, covering hotels, leisure, shopping, and concierge services. In Japan, a JCB Lounge is available inside the Universal Studios Japan "The Flying Dinosaur" facility. Additionally, from April 2026 (planned), we will prepare reservation slots for the fully customized private tour "Universal VIP Experience Private Tour (8 hours)", a special experience fully attended by an exclusive crew for up to 8 hours. In recent years, travel demand from South Korea to Japan has been steadily expanding. Against the backdrop of diversifying travel styles and a growing preference for experiences, there is a strengthening trend among Korean visitors to Japan to value memorable and tangible services. Considering these environmental changes, JCB has newly designed a premium service that provides experiential value in all travel scenes—including transportation, dining, shopping, and entertainment—by utilizing our strong domestic merchant network cultivated over many years and the expertise unique to a card brand originating from Japan.

About Partner Card Issuers in Korea JCB will continue to promote the provision of premium experiential value unique to JCB in collaboration with card-issuing companies with which we have built cooperative relationships over many years in the Korean market.