JCB, American Express contactless payments accepted at Beijing subway

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  using overseas issued JCB cards and both domestically and internationally issued American Express cards.

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  According to the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport,

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  the new service covers all 29 subway lines,

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  including two airport lines as well as the suburban railway S2 line.

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  Passengers can simply tap their bank cards on the faregate sensors for instant access without purchasing tickets or downloading apps in advance.

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  This Upgrade follows the MasterCard and Visa payment in September last year,

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  further enhancing convenience for domestic and international travelers.

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  Beijing Subway has now accepted UnionPay, MasterCard, Visa, JCB, and American Express.

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  The easier payment is one of the measures adopted to facilitate foreign nationals traveling to China,

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  as the country has been expanding its visa-free policy to welcome more foreign visitors.

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  the National Immigration Administration revealed that in 2024 international travelers made 64.88 million cross-border trips to China up 82.9% year-on-year.

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  More than 20 million of these were visa-free entries,

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  marking a 112.3% increase from the previous year.

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  energy vehicle consumption season in its vast county and township regions to unlock sales potential.

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  According to the Ministry of Commerce,

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  the consumption season running from July through December this year will fully harness the efforts of local governments,

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  industry associations, and enterprises.

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