China UnionPay
Financial ServicesChina1001-5000 Employees
China UnionPay operates as China's interbank card association and clearing network, linking commercial banks through its cross-bank system to enable card usage across banks, regions, and borders. Its network counts hundreds of domestic and international partners, with a footprint spanning urban and rural China and extending to more than 150 countries and regions. Cardholders can use cards at ATMs and merchant terminals, and through the internet, mobile, fixed-line, self-service, and smart TV channels for payments ranging from utilities to travel bookings and transfers. The company positions itself within financial services as a leading card network, aiming to be an authoritative domestic authority and a competitive international brand with a globally connected network. Its customer base includes cardholders, merchants, and financial institutions, and a recent development is the 2025 launch of the Nihao China mobile app to facilitate inbound tourism.