Manila/ Tokyo, February 5th 2013 - PVB Card Corporation (PVBCC) and JCB International Co, Ltd., the international operations subsidiary of JCB who is the only global payment brand based in Japan, in partnership with the City Government of Bacoor announce the launch of its first prepaid card coupled with City identification card. With an initial issuance of 500,000 cards, the “PVBCC-JCB SBR (Special Bacoor Resident) Card” is designed specifically for the residents, employees, officials and senior citizens of the City with many services and special benefits in the Philippines.

The main feature of the PVBCC-JCB SBR Card is identification. Cardmembers can use their cards for identification as a constituent of the city: whether resident, employee, official, senior citizen, etcetera, and also can use their cards to pay at any merchants where JCB is accepted and access to all ATMs for cash disbursement in the Philippines.

The PVBCC-JCB SBR Card supports specific benefits provided by the City Government of Bacoor such as scholar, medical, senior citizen, disaster-related assistance, and etcetera. Cardmembers can also enjoy discounts and other special offers at various merchant establishments affiliated by the City Government of Bacoor when paying with the card.

PVBCC and JCB will continue to work together to provide high quality services to meet the diverse needs and progressive lifestyles of Filipino customers.

Re-disseminated by The Asian Banker