JCB

JCB provided financial support for the development of the visitor web-application, which is available in 8 languages and describes all the furniture and works of art on the various visitor routes around the monument.

JCB is an international payment institution and one of Japan's leading credit card issuers and acquirers. It began operations in Japan in 1961 and expanded internationally in 1981. JCB's acceptance network now includes more than 34 million merchants. JCB cards are issued in 24 countries and territories with over 140 million cardholders. Cardholders enjoy many privileges and benefits, including the opportunity to receive personalised advice from JCB's concierge services around the world. Over the last few decades, the group has enabled international merchants to welcome JCB cardholders during their travels abroad, and has recorded sustained growth in annual sales with an increase of 37% over the last 4 years. JCB card supports its partners in their activities by providing advice and innovative products. Merchants can quickly see an increase in transaction volumes from the high average baskets of its cardholders.

JCB sees this as a growing opportunity for European retailers who are attentive to the spending habits of international visitors and who want to unlock the potential of a new category of customers who are keen to invest in luxury goods and services, and enjoy cultural and heritage experiences.