JCB Relaunches "JCB Premium Service" for Korean Members
JCB Co., Ltd. and JCB International Co., Ltd. (collectively, JCB) are relaunching their "JCB Premium Service" for Prestige and Platinum JCB cardholders issued in Korea, effective from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027. The service, conceptualized as "Japan Authentic Experience," focuses on enhancing travel experiences in Japan. Key benefits include a monthly lottery for 50 invitations to Universal Studios Japan, a 1,000 JPY cashback at Don Quijote for purchases over 20,000 JPY, complimentary "ZIPAIR Express Service" offering priority check-in and baggage return for ZIPAIR flights, a 10% cashback on public transportation touch payments across over 150 operators in Japan, and a planned trend restaurant cashback program for Summer 2026. This renewal addresses the growing travel demand from Korea to Japan and the increasing preference for valuable experiential services among Korean tourists.
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JCB, the only international card brand originating from Japan, through its overseas operations subsidiary JCB International Co., Ltd., has renewed its "JCB Premium Service" for its Korean members. The renewal, under the concept of "Japan Authentic Experience," focuses on enhancing the value of travel experiences in Japan, leveraging JCB's unique position as a Japan-originated international card brand. Various benefits will be offered year-round.
Renewal Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to March 31, 2027 (Wednesday).
Eligibility: Prestige and Platinum JCB cards issued in Korea.
Service Details:
1. JCB Presents Universal Studios Japan Invitation Program: 50 members will be invited monthly via lottery. JCB is an official marketing partner of Universal Studios Japan.
2. Don Quijote Cashback: 1,000 JPY cashback for transactions of 20,000 JPY or more.
3. Free ZIPAIR Express Service: Provides priority check-in and priority baggage return for ZIPAIR flights.
4. Public Transportation Touch Payment 10% Cashback: Applicable for touch payments on over 150 public transportation operators nationwide in Japan.
5. Trend Restaurant Cashback: (Scheduled for Summer 2026 release) Cashback benefits at selected trend restaurants curated by JCB.
Background of Renewal: JCB has traditionally offered premium services to Korean Prestige and Platinum JCB card members in Korea, focusing on airport/travel services, hotels, leisure, shopping, and concierge. In Japan, JCB provides a lounge at Universal Studios Japan's "The Flying Dinosaur" attraction and, from April 2026, offers reservation slots for the "Universal VIP Experience Private Tour (8 hours)." The renewal responds to the significant increase in travel demand from Korea to Japan and the evolving preferences of inbound Korean tourists for valuable, experiential services. JCB utilizes its extensive merchant network in Japan and its expertise as a Japanese card brand to design new premium services covering transportation, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Partnerships in Korea: JCB will continue to collaborate with its long-standing card-issuing partners in the Korean market to deliver unique premium experiences.
Renewal Period: April 1, 2026 (Wednesday) to March 31, 2027 (Wednesday).
Eligibility: Prestige and Platinum JCB cards issued in Korea.
Service Details:
1. JCB Presents Universal Studios Japan Invitation Program: 50 members will be invited monthly via lottery. JCB is an official marketing partner of Universal Studios Japan.
2. Don Quijote Cashback: 1,000 JPY cashback for transactions of 20,000 JPY or more.
3. Free ZIPAIR Express Service: Provides priority check-in and priority baggage return for ZIPAIR flights.
4. Public Transportation Touch Payment 10% Cashback: Applicable for touch payments on over 150 public transportation operators nationwide in Japan.
5. Trend Restaurant Cashback: (Scheduled for Summer 2026 release) Cashback benefits at selected trend restaurants curated by JCB.
Background of Renewal: JCB has traditionally offered premium services to Korean Prestige and Platinum JCB card members in Korea, focusing on airport/travel services, hotels, leisure, shopping, and concierge. In Japan, JCB provides a lounge at Universal Studios Japan's "The Flying Dinosaur" attraction and, from April 2026, offers reservation slots for the "Universal VIP Experience Private Tour (8 hours)." The renewal responds to the significant increase in travel demand from Korea to Japan and the evolving preferences of inbound Korean tourists for valuable, experiential services. JCB utilizes its extensive merchant network in Japan and its expertise as a Japanese card brand to design new premium services covering transportation, dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Partnerships in Korea: JCB will continue to collaborate with its long-standing card-issuing partners in the Korean market to deliver unique premium experiences.