What organization is UnionPay?

China UnionPay is a joint-stock financial service institution approved by the People's Bank of China and initiated by more than 80 domestic financial institutions. Founded on March 26th, 2002, the company is headquartered in Shanghai with a registered capital of 654.38+65 million yuan.

Purpose of UnionPay: adopt advanced information technology and modern corporate management mechanism, establish and operate an extensive and efficient inter-bank information exchange network system for bank cards, formulate unified business norms and technical standards, realize efficient inter-bank general and business joint development, popularize UnionPay cards, actively improve the acceptance environment, promote the rapid development of China bank card industry, and build UnionPay brand into a major international bank card brand.

Business scope of the company

(a) the construction and operation of a unified national bank card interbank information exchange network;

(2) Providing advanced electronic payment technology and specialized services related to inter-bank information exchange of bank cards.

(three) to carry out technological innovation of bank cards;

(four) management and operation of the "UnionPay" logo;

(5) Formulating norms and technical standards for interbank transactions of bank cards, and coordinating and arbitrating disputes over interbank transactions;

(six) organize industry training, business seminars and international exchanges, and engage in related research and consulting services;

(seven) other related services approved by the People's Bank of China.