Card reciprocal agreements

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In order to expand the acceptance of their credit and debit cards, many networks, such as Discover Card, JCB and China UnionPay create alliances with other networks.

[edit] Existing Reciprocal Agreements

The table below is designed so that you can easily look up your branded card in the first column, and see what other networks it is accepted on. Information, naturally, will be repeated as a result.

Branded Card Also Accepted Where You See Notes
China UnionPay Discover As of November 1, 2007, China UnionPay cards may be accepted where Discover Network Cards are accepted in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.
Diners Club MasterCard United States & Canada Only
Discover JCB (Japan Only)

China UnionPay (China Only)

Discover acceptance at Japan's JCB locations scheduled to start in 2008.
JCB Discover As of October 12, 2007, JCB Cards must be accepted anywhere Discover Network Cards are accepted in the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands.
Pulse LINK (UK)

Most ATM Networks in the U.S.

Please contribute to this table if you know more.

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