Taiwan's First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank Support JCB Contactless Payment on Google Pay™
Taiwan's First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank now support JCB contactless payments on Google Pay.
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- 📰 Published: April 1, 2026 at 00:30
JCB Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director, Chairman & President: Takayoshi Futatsugi), and its subsidiary responsible for overseas operations, JCB International Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Katsuki Hikawa) (collectively, "JCB"), are pleased to announce that starting March 31, 2026, JCB brand credit cards issued by Taiwan's First Commercial Bank (hereinafter "First Commercial Bank") and E.SUN Bank will be the first in the world to support JCB contactless payments on Google Pay.
About First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank
First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank offer comprehensive financial services in Taiwan, including the issuance of credit and debit cards.
JCB has partnered with First Commercial Bank for credit card issuance since 2000 and with E.SUN Bank since 1998, and together they issue a large number of JCB cards in Taiwan.
About Google Pay
Google Pay is Google's contactless mobile payment service that can be used on Android™ smartphones and other devices. By linking credit cards and other payment methods, users can make payments with their smartphones. Google Pay incorporates authentication, transaction encryption, and fraud prevention features to securely protect personal information.
▶ Click here for details on Google Pay
※ A Google Wallet app download is required to use Google Pay.
※ Android, Google Pay, and Google Wallet are trademarks of Google LLC.
What is JCB Contactless Payment?
JCB Contactless Payment (JCB Contactless) is a contactless payment method that allows you to complete payments by simply holding your JCB contactless-enabled card or smartphone with a linked JCB card to a contactless payment terminal. JCB contactless payments can be used at many stores and public transportation facilities both domestically and internationally.
※ For payments exceeding a certain amount, identity verification such as a signature or insertion of the IC card and PIN entry may be required.
▶ Click here for details on JCB Contactless Payment
▶ Click here for stores where JCB Contactless Payment can be used
JCB strives to meet the expectations of each customer with its "hospitality" and "meticulous care." We continue to aim to be the one and only for our customers, making them feel "convenient," "reliable," and "glad to have it.".
FAQ
When will Taiwan's First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank support JCB contactless payments on Google Pay?
Support will begin on March 31, 2026.
What is Google Pay?
Google Pay is Google's contactless mobile payment service that can be used on Android™ smartphones and other devices. By linking credit cards and other payment methods, users can make payments with their smartphones.
What is JCB contactless payment?
JCB Contactless Payment (JCB Contactless) is a contactless payment method that allows you to complete payments by simply holding your JCB contactless-enabled card or smartphone with a linked JCB card to a contactless payment terminal.
What are the benefits of this partnership?
JCB cardholders issued by Taiwan's First Commercial Bank and E.SUN Bank will be able to use JCB contactless payments overseas through Google Pay, enabling a more convenient and secure payment experience.