UnionPay International (UPI) continues to expand its footprint in Europe, with 90% of countries and regions, including all Schengen countries, now supporting UnionPay cards. UnionPay cardholders visiting Europe can enjoy an 80% POS acceptance rate, making transactions seamless and efficient in popular tourist destinations such as France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, and Hungary.
Enhanced Payment Solutions
UPI has enabled over 6 million European merchant POS terminals to support UnionPay QuickPass, allowing users to add UnionPay cards to mobile wallets like Huawei Pay and Apple Pay for easy tap-and-go payments. Additionally, UnionPay QR codes are now accepted at numerous European department stores and shopping villages, catering to Asia-Pacific tourists accustomed to QR code payments.
Widespread Acceptance in Key Tourist Spots
UnionPay cards are widely accepted in major cultural heritage destinations: 85% in Italy, 80% in Greece, and 90% in Spain. The UnionPay logo is prominent at major tourist landmarks such as the London Eye, Eiffel Tower, and the Acropolis Museum.
Optimized Travel Experience
UPI has categorized various travel scenarios to enhance the UnionPay card experience in food, accommodation, transportation, travel, entertainment, and shopping. Major European airports like Charles de Gaulle, Frankfurt, and Heathrow have improved UnionPay acceptance, with over 90 international airlines and OTA platforms like Trip.com supporting UnionPay card purchases. UnionPay cards can also be used for national railways and urban transportation in Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Hungary, and more.
Extensive Benefits for Tourists
UnionPay offers numerous benefits, including tax refunds, shopping mall discounts, and preferential exchange rates in 44 countries. Tourists in 20 countries, including the UK, Ireland, France, Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and Italy, can enjoy these benefits after registering on the UnionPay App.
Growing International Card Issuance
UnionPay has issued over 240 million cards outside China, spanning 82 countries, including more than 10 European nations like Spain and Serbia. UnionPay's mobile payment services reach about 600 million users through 200 international collaborative wallets, providing diverse payment options like card, QR code, and QuickPass for cross-border compatibility.
About UnionPay International
Established in 2017, UnionPay International is a global leader in payment services, offering a range of products including spot and margin trading, futures, swaps, automated market maker (AMM), and financial management services. With a mission to make trading easier, UnionPay International continues to break traditional finance barriers by offering user-friendly products and services to a global user base.