East West Banking Corporation and JCB International Co., Ltd. have recently sealed a partnership for the launch of the new EastWest JCB Credit Card.
The signing of the memorandum of agreement (MOA) was recently held at the Hotel Okura Manila and was witnessed by officials from both institutions. EastWest was headed by Vice Chairman and CEO Antonio C. Moncupa, Jr. and President Jacqueline S. Fernandez. The JCB executives, on the other hand, was headed by President and COO Yoshiki Kaneko.
In his opening remarks, Moncupa pointed out that EastWest’s partnership with JCB is part of the Bank’s efforts to meet their customers’ growing needs for financial products that will allow them to have more options and better experiences in their everyday life.
“With the EastWest JCB Credit Card, we are bringing more Filipinos closer to the Japan experience in general and, in particular, to see the famed ‘Customer-Centered Focus,’ the core of JCB’s ‘Service from the Heart’ service standards. He added that the EastWest JCB Credit Card will be a new way to better experience the modern lifestyle that Japan has to offer.
“As JCB says, ‘it is uniquely yours.’ We thank JCB International for the partnership as we share the wonders of the well-known ‘Japanese way’ with our customers,” Moncupa said.
Kaneko pointed out in his remarks that he considered the MOA signing a historic one since EastWest is the first issuing partner of JCB in the Philippines for the past 25 years.
“As the only international payment brand from Japan, JCB stays true to its Japanese pillars of reliability, preciseness, and hospitality. EastWest reflects the same flexibility and drives to deliver the best customer experience that we champion. Your adherence to the values that we stand for has made both our companies a perfect match,” Kaneko said.
He added that through the partnership, both EastWest and JCB would be able to deliver a world-class level of care and satisfaction to customers in the Philippines and bring them closer to Japan.
For her part, FVP and Credit Cards Business Head Mia P. Tamayo, reaffirmed the excitement in EastWest to officially bring the limitless potential of the partnership to fruition and realization.
“For many Filipinos, experiencing the wonders of Japan is a dream that we want to fulfill. This partnership with JCB will definitely bring our customers to the many reasons that we are in awe and enamored with Japan,” she said.
Tamayo also thanked this momentous partnership between EastWest and JCB. She added that the Japanese wonders of customized service, meticulous visual experience, convenience, relevance, grace and elegance are only one swipe away.
Experience the wonder of Japan with your EastWest JCB Gold Credit Card and EastWest JCB Platinum Credit Card.
Get rewards and savings here, in Japan, and everywhere you go. Earn and accumulate reward points and redeem them for airline miles, cash rebate, or annual membership fee waiver. Enjoy year-round special promotions and discounts from partner merchants. Save even more on your international purchases with a low foreign currency conversion fee.
Elevate your travel experience with complimentary JCB Airport Lounge and JCB Plaza Lounge in Japan and other cities abroad. What’s more, delight in exclusive travel and lifestyle benefits with the EastWest JCB Platinum Privileges
So, what are you waiting for? Apply now for an EastWest JCB Credit Card! Visit bit.ly/EWBJCBCards or head to the nearest EastWest store.
Credit card has been the alternative cash for some people, a useful thing to manage and budget the financial necessity of every individual. It helps individual to have an easy way of purchasing things and of course in an affordable term of payments.
Most credit card interest ranges from 3% to 4%. Usually 3.5% on some banks. Here one good news for my dear reader. BPI family Savings Bank proudly present its very first credit card: the BPI Family Credit Card, in response to the demand for a low-rate, no-frills alternative to cash. Powered by BPI, the card continues BPI Family Bank`s tradition of offering low-price products, and comes with a 2% finance charge- the lowest in today`s market.
Yes, it's 2% finance charge, that's too low, very affordable and reasonable finance charge. You can now plan where you're going to use the credit card.
The BPI Family Credit Card will be available to those who with a minimum income of P15,000 for an annual fee of only Php 1,000. It is intended for consumers who are used to paying with cash and are intimidated by the high interest rate that comes with the usual credit cards.
Moreover, since the BPI Family Credit Card is licensed by leading global payments company. MasterCard, its holders will be able to use it in 35.9 million affiliated merchants online and worldwide, and be assured of a safe, reliable, and widely accessible payment solution.
We are pleased to offer a product that leverages on BPI Family Savings Bank`s established low-price platform, and the secure system provided by BPI and MasterCard. It is our way of striking st the opportunity of the growing number of people who appreciate the convenience of paying with plastic, while remaining committed to high standards for product and service quality.” explained BPI Family Savings Bank president Jose Teodoro Limacaoco.
The launch of the BPI Family Credit Card is aligned with global trend of migration from cash to electronic payments. Today, 85% of transactions worldwide are still based on cash, but financial services companies like MasterCard are facilitating the shift by forging partnerships with banks, merchants, and the government.
BPI Family Saving bank, The country`s leading consumer bank, is a subsidiary of the Bank of the Philippine islands, Founded in 1985, it is known for accessible and innovative retail banking products and services such as housing loans, auto loans, and a wide range of savings products,
To apply for a BPI Family Bank Credit Card, visit any branches or to to www.bpicards.com.
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