• UnionPay services since July, 2011  
    Local service hotline 00-800-800-95516

    In Ireland, UnionPay cards are accepted at all merchants displaying UnionPay signage. Part of the ATMs accept UnionPay card for cash withdrawal.
  • Ireland – Island Country of Emerald

    What “Riverdance” expresses is the soul of Irish nation, and the product for the surge of whisky and dark beer is the affection of Irish nation. In addition, there are emerald green villages, stretching beach, winding lakeshore and rivers. People there are very passionate and hospitable by nature, and ready to chat with others. Why not take your UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to accompany you to step onto the “Island Country of Emerald” covered by boundless grassland?

  • POS acceptance

    Merchants displaying the signage of  accept UnionPay cards.


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

    Note:Some UnionPay card acceptors or acquirers route co-branded cards  to corresponding card shcem according to the card BIN, which means co-branded cards transactions aren't routed to UnionPay without selection by cardholders and merchant cashiers. Please refer to the transaction results for the information about transaction routing.

    Paying with UnionPay credit card at some local merchants requires no PIN. Cardholders can complete the payment following the instruction of the cashier. You can also refer to relative service guide at "Help Center-Card-using Instructions-Service Guide for Overseas Using of UnionPay Credit Card without PIN". 

  • Cash withdrawal

    In Ireland, UnionPay cards are accepted at the ATMs of Euronet.

    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: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in UK 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.

  • Tax Refund of UnionPay Cards upon Returning

    UnionPay International cooperates with United Money to launch the service of tax refund on return. If UnionPay cardholders shop in designated stores of tax refund in EU countries, it’s available to apply for tax refund upon returning after having tax return form stamped by the customs. The tax-refund process is simple in operation, rapid to the account and available to exempt the trouble of queuing. (The service is only applicable for UnionPay cards issued in Mainland China.)

    Click the following link for tax refund upon returning:
    https://bonus.unionpayintl.com/taxrefund-web/v3/desktop/apply.jsp, and have more understanding of tax refund application, tax refund progress and tax refund branches.

    Download Tax Refund Tips

  • More considerate services offered by UnionPay Card

    UnionPay Card Emergency Cash Assistance Service

    UnionPay cardholders can call the hotline of the issuing bank or local UnionPay hotline to apply for an emergency cash assistance capped at the equivalent of USD 5,000 if they are experiencing emergencies like lost or malfunctioning cards.

     

    Find More:

    http://www.unionpayintl.com/en/servicesProducts/