Opening an office in a location which is one of the origins of next-generation infrastructure technologies will enable JCB to keep up with the trends and develop strategic direction in cooperation with the world's largest high-tech corporations.

World payment markets are undergoing major changes in consumer lifestyle and payment scenarios with the rapid spread of information technology and mobile devices. Leading information technology companies and ventures are developing an increasing number of revolutionary new technologies and services that creating dramatic changes in the payment card business environment on a global scale, including the spread of cashless payment and the commercialization of leading edge technologies.

Jun-ichi Minowa, Executive Vice President, Business Design & Development of JCB commented, "JCB does ongoing surveys of leading edge technologies to build infrastructure that enables people to use convenient and secure payment services. In addition to research and development in the newest infrastructure technologies, we are also aiming to look at infrastructure even further ahead. Our new Silicon Valley office will enable us to incorporate the latest technology and develop new services in cooperation with enterprises in America and strengthen our existing business".