Global UnionPay Card

Tips

UnionPay services since September, 2010
Local service hotline 00-800-800-95516

In Peru, UnionPay cards are accepted at over 10,000 merchants and almost all ATMs.
Peru – Mystery Place of Jungle and City of Sky

Located in the northwest of South America, Peru is the birthplace of ancient Inca Culture. It is Machu Picchu, the ruins of the Inca Empire, Lima, known as the “No-rainy City Worldwide”, as well as diversified natural environment, jungles of the Amazon, Andes plateau, Inca ruins and the highest Titicaca Lake worldwide that make Peru become one of the countries with highest sightseeing value. Why not take your UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to visit the ancient nation in South America known as “Mystery Place of Jungle and City of Sky”.
POS acceptance

In Peru, over 95% of merchants accept UnionPay cards. Merchants displaying the signage of and of Prosesos MC (Peru) all accept UnionPay cards. Since that some of the merchants have yet to put up the UnionPay signage, cardholders may show their UnionPay cards upon the till and inquire about UnionPay acceptance.

When using co-branded cards, you are advised to choose UnionPay as the routing option to be benefited from the special offers and services provided by UnionPay.
Cash withdrawal

In Peru, UnionPay cards can be accepted for cash withdrawal and balance inquiry at over 1700 ATMs of Global Net, the largest ATM network across Peru. All ATMs offer Chinese interface.

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

ATM commission fee consists of two separate fees:
(1) Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult your issuer for details.
(2) Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Peru: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Peru 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.