JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd., and Fiuu, a leading fintech platform in Southeast Asia, have announced a direct acquiring partnership covering Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. This collaboration enables direct connectivity between JCB and Fiuu, supporting payment processing across online and offline channels, and aims to provide a reliable and seamless payment experience for merchants and JCB Cardmembers.
The partnership comes as Southeast Asia’s digital commerce and payments landscape continues to evolve, with sustained growth in digital transactions and card usage. Consumers are increasingly engaging in both online and offline commerce across the region, making broad and reliable card acceptance crucial. These market trends present opportunities for JCB and Fiuu to expand JCB acceptance and enhance payment convenience.
“This milestone reflects the next phase of Fiuu’s regional acquiring growth. Businesses expanding across Southeast Asia need payment partners that can combine local market understanding, direct scheme connectivity, and operational depth. Our direct acquiring relationship with JCB strengthens that foundation, allowing us to support merchants with broader acceptance, greater consistency, and the confidence to serve customers across both digital and physical commerce,” said Eng Sheng Guan, CEO of Fiuu.
Shimpei Yamaguchi, Managing Director of JCB International Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd., stated, “We are delighted to partner with Fiuu as our Regional Acquirer for Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines. As Southeast Asia's payments landscape continues to evolve rapidly, Fiuu’s regional expertise, fast-growing merchant network, and multi-channel payment capabilities make it an important partner in expanding JCB acceptance across this region. Together, we are committed to making JCB more accessible to merchants and cardmembers while expanding the payment network for JCB Cardmembers.”
Building on the collaboration in these three markets, JCB and Fiuu will continue to explore opportunities to expand JCB acceptance in additional Southeast Asian markets, including Thailand. The partnership aims to support the evolving needs of merchants and enhance payment convenience for consumers across the region. For more information about Fiuu, visit their website at fiuu.com. For more information about JCB, visit www.global.jcb/en/.
