Global UnionPay Card

Tips

UnionPay services since December, 2011
Local service hotline N/A
Equatorial Guinea – Island Country of Volcanoes

Located in the Gulf of Guinea (Midwest of Africa), Equatorial Guinea is composed of Muni River on continent, Bioko, Annobon, Corisco and other islands within the Gulf of Guinea. The aforesaid islands are volcanic islands, extension of Mount Cameroon in the Gulf of Guinea. At the Bioko island, there are many extinct volcanoes, and the altitude of Stiebel peak in the middle is 3,007 m, ranking to be the highest point nationwide. Why not take your UnionPay cards (card number starting with 62) to visit the “Island Country of Volcanoes”.
POS acceptance

N/A
Cash withdrawal

In Equatorial Guinea, UnionPay cards are accepted at all ATMs of EcoBank and Société Générale to withdraw Central African CFA Franc.

Pleaserefer to the latest government policy on overseas cash withdrawal via UnionPaycards 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 parts:
(1)Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult the issuer for details.
(2)Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Equatorial Guinea: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Equatorial Guinea 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.