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UnionPay Online Payment Now Available in 60+ Must-Have Apps for Global Visitors to China！ In your tour in China, online payment for UnionPay cards issued outside China’s mainland is now available in the apps of well-known merchants in China such as Meituan (lifestyle), Ctrip (travel), Pinduoduo (retail), CaoCao Mobility (ride share), T3 Go (ride share), Didachuxing (ride share), Air China (airline), Dingdang Kuaiyao (pharmacy), Yonghui Life (supermarket), CR Vanguard (supermarket), RT-Mart (grocery), Sam’s Club (retail), and BL.com (retail) . Find more: https://lnkd.in/gvyNCsF9

Rome becomes the first European city to offer Open Loop Transit payments to UnionPay cardholders！ The service, commonly known as open loop transit, is now available through Nexi Italy, the leading Italian PayTech in Europe, to allow the holders of their contactless cards or mobile phone (to which the card is binded) to access Rome's public transportation by paying the fare in this extremely simple, fast, and secure way, thanks to the contactless sales channel developed by ATAC across the entire transportation network of Rome. The service is active on all surface lines, buses, trams, and trolleybuses, as well as on the entire metro network (metro A, metro B/B1, metro C), in addition to some urban railway lines equipped with entrance turnstiles. 

Guangxi has emerged as a pivotal gateway to China for visitors from Southeast Asian countries, including Vietnam, Indonesia, and Laos, as well as from the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, thanks to its strategic geographical proximity. UnionPay, in partnership with the People's Government of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region and select overseas commercial banks, is delighted to announce the launch of the first-ever UnionPay Guangxi Card. This product is tailored for overseas individuals, delivering a seamless and secure payment experience complemented by preferential benefits for those visiting, working, or studying in Guangxi. https://lnkd.in/gfbT4783

Since the start of the year, there has been a significant uptick in travel from South Korea to China. In January alone, travel to China by Koreans surged by 908% y-o-y, with destinations like Hunan's Zhangjiajie becoming favorites. To accommodate this rising wave and enhance the travel experience for South Korean visitors,  UnionPay International initiated “Excellence 2024” in March, aiming to provide a more convenient, diverse payment system and wider acceptance across China. Currently, more than 50 million UnionPay cards have been issued in South Korea, covering all local banks. Additionally, twelve institutions, including Naver Pay, Hana Pay, KB Pay, BC Paybooc and shinhan Solpay, have introduced UnionPay standard electronic wallets, becoming the preferred option for Koreans traveling abroad, especially to China. #unionpay #payinchina#travel https://lnkd.in/gQavFJtR

Exciting News! Now, all of us could conveniently use our local UnionPay cards on JD.com. 🛍️💳 UnionPay International has joined forces with JD PAY, JD.com's digital payment service, to enhance your cross-border shopping experience. Say goodbye to payment barriers and enjoy effortless international online shopping! #JDcom #UnionPay #GlobalShopping #SeamlessPayments

How to plan the first trip to Shanghai? Up to the Oriental Pearl Tower, hop on a tourist cruise, savor exquisite cuisine... UnionPay's diverse and convenient payment options could bring you this delightful travel experience.

Come to Guangdong and indulge in traditional Cantonese morning tea, the night view of the Pearl River, and take a leisurely stroll along the charming streets of Old Xiguan in the Lingnan region. Enjoy a seamless and joyful experience with #UnionPay

Incheon to Shanghai ✈️✈️ Korean Hana Bank issued Travlog UnionPay card and the QR code function could pay easily in China.

Are you preparing for a trip to China? Come and see how Takumi from Tokyo is getting ready!

Explore China with UnionPay