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JCB expands its merchant network with Paymentwall in digital media and home entertainment sector

Wednesday 4 November 2020 12:44 CET | News

JCB, Japan's only international payment brand, and Paymentwall have announced the activation of JCB cards in the digital media and home entertainment sector.

According to the press release, the partnership will simplify the online transactional journey for digital media and home entertainment communities as they make in-app and online purchases from small and medium-sized companies across the world.

The initiative comes as, globally, throughout 2020 to date, the video game industry sector has seen a 7.4% increase in sales year-on-year and a user increase of 12.7% year-on-year, and it is forecasted that the market will reach an expected annual sales growth of a further 0.9% as we move towards 2025.

Consequently, this collaboration is set to expand the virtual media entertainment market even further. Additionally, this partnership will offer cardmembers enhanced fraud protection, speedier transactions, local payment processing, and 24/7 in-app help and support functions.


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Keywords: JCB, Paymentwall, JCB cards, cards, online purchases, fraud protection, local payment processing
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