JCB originally stood for “Japan Credit Bureau” when it was established in 1961. Now JCB has nearly 60 million card members in 190 countries and territories and processes almost $70 billion per year in transaction volume. More than 12 million merchants participate in the JCB card program.

Persons living in certain US states (California, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, Washington, Connecticut, Illinois, New Jersey, and Oregon) may sign up for cards, as well as residents in most European and Asian countries. The JCB card is valid wherever the Discover Card logo is displayed. Many online gaming establishments accept transfers from the JCB card and will send winnings and withdrawals to the card.

Fees are comparatively low when compared to most electronic wallets and international bank transfers. There is no annual fee for the service. The card can be used directly with gambling websites or with intermediary payment systems. Sites that accept American players can receive payments via JCB cards. A bonus points system is available, which qualifies cardholders for special discounts and premiums.

This payment option is a Credit Card, and requires a credit card application, which can be submitted online. Users report that the acceptance period can be as long as 4 weeks.