TOKYO and BANGKOK, March 11, 2022 – (ACN Newswire) – Krungthai Card Public Company Limited., a leading card issuing company and JCB International Co., Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB Co., Ltd. , Japan’s only international payment brand, announces the launch of KTC JCB Ultimate credit card issuance in Thailand.

Ultimate is the highest status card to accommodate high-income customers and the KTC JCB ULTIMATE credit card will be the first JCB Ultimate card issued in Thailand. KTC JCB ULTIMATE cardholders will be able to enjoy the JCB Ultimate service in addition to the JCB Platinum service which offers special benefits in restaurants and online merchants. Additionally, KTC will provide 2x KTC FOREVER points when spending in foreign currencies (other than THB) and card members can enjoy 2 free access to the Royal Silk lounge when traveling on international flights or domestic flights in Thailand with Thai Airways or Thai Smile Airways.

Mr. Rathian Srimongkol, Chairman and CEO of “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited, said, “KTC has been honored by JCB to be the first credit card in Thailand to issue a credit card of the highest status. higher, i.e. the ‘KTC JCB ULTIMATE Credit Card’ to expand the membership base to those who earn 50,000 baht or more, like to travel with a taste of food and shop often in line. KTC really hopes that the card’s special privileges will be the best. an option for those who love all things Japanese and have fun living like the slogan “Live the life that is ‘Ultimately Yours'”.

Mr. Ryo Morita, Managing Director of JCB International (Thailand) Company Limited, said, “We are delighted to announce the first JCB Ultimate card in Thailand with KTC. Our Ultimate service is primarily focused on online merchants to adapt to the new normal. JCB has analyzed the payment transaction to match the need and we are confident that the new card issued will suit the lifestyle of our customers. We are also preparing exclusive offers for overseas travel, especially in Japan after the border has opened.

About KTC

KTC is one of Thailand’s leading credit card companies founded in 1996 and operates issuing, acquiring, payment service provider and personal lending businesses. KTC’s strategy focuses on building a membership base to sustain the company’s profits in which credit cards and personal loans are the core businesses. Besides, the society has proposed other related activities to satisfy its members. As of December 30, 2021, KTC had over 2.5 million credit card accounts. For more information, please visit:

https://www.ktc.co.th/en

About JCB

JCB is a leading global payment brand and a leading credit card issuer and acquirer in Japan. JCB started its card business in Japan in 1961 and began expanding globally in 1981. Its acceptance network includes approximately 37 million merchants worldwide. JCB cards are now issued primarily in Asian countries and territories, with over 140 million cardholders. As part of its international growth strategy, JCB has formed alliances with hundreds of leading banks and financial institutions around the world to increase its merchant coverage and cardholder base. As a provider of comprehensive payment solutions, JCB is committed to delivering responsive, high quality service and products to all of its customers worldwide. For more information, please visit:

www.global.jcb/en/

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