This E-Linx issue highlights industry news from Amazon Pay's moves in Japan, CardLinx member Collinson Group's investment in Grab and UnionPay's expansion in Europe.
TYO: 8028 says that 200 convenience stores owned by FamilyMart will accept China UnionPay credit cards from January 17th, 2012, and Chinese tourists traveling to Japan can now make payment using UnionPay cards in those stores.
DiverCity Tokyo Plaza has been promoting various inbound tourism initiatives, including the establishment of a foreign currency exchange(Travelex), introduction of China UnionPay credit card payment systems in all stores, expansion of duty-free shops, employment of information desk staff capable of speaking English and Chinese, and provision of free Wi-Fi.
With Apple Watch, just double click the side button and hold the watch face up to the contactlessreader to make a purchase right from your wrist," said the statement. According to the company, Apple Pay will roll out to China UnionPay cardholders as soon asearly 2016 after relevant tests and certification required by Chinese regulators, with the serviceitself in compliance with the applicable national mobile payment and financial industry standardsin China.
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