Global UnionPay Card

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UnionPay services since December, 2013
Local service hotline N/A
Gabon – Second Largest Tropical Rainforest Country Worldwide

The Republic of Gabon, on the west coast of central Africa and stretching across equatorial line, border on Congo to the east and south, Cameroon to the north, Equatorial Guinea to the northwest and the Atlantic to the west. It has its coastline stretching 800 kilometers and national area being 267,667 square kilometers. Gabon is possessed with the second largest tropical rainforest next to South America, and its virgin forest has significant ecological diversity. A wide variety of animals and plants manages to attract massive tourists to visit there. Why not take your UnionPay cards (card number starting with 62) to explore the second largest tropical rainforest worldwide.
POS acceptance

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Cash withdrawal

ATMs of EcoBank in Gabon accept UnionPay cards for cash withdrawal of local currency.

Please refer to the latest government policy on overseas cash withdrawal viaUnionPay cards at "Help Center-Card-using Instructions-Refined Card-using Tips". Daily cashwithdrawal limit from respective issuers and/or ATM may apply. Please consultyour issuer on the possible cap on the amount. You may split your withdrawalsinto several times which comply with the limit(s).
Charges

ATM commission fee consists of two separate fees:
Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult your issuer for details.
Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Gabon: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Gabon and which has nothing to do with UnionPay or the issuer.

Cash withdrawal via debit card results in a lower commission fee.
Tips

Select PINs that cannot be easily guessed by anyone.
Never disclose your PIN to anyone who claims to represent the bank or the police.
Be alert to your surroundings before conducting any banking transactions.
Keep a close eye on your credit card during transaction to avoid any illegal activities.
If your UnionPay card has been stolen/lost, please inform the issuer immediately.