Global UnionPay Card

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

In Iceland, many of the shoppingmalls, stores and scenic spots accept UnionPay cards.
Iceland – Place in the Far North

As an island country on the North Atlantic Ocean, Iceland witness splendid volcano and glacier, tranquil lakes and running waterfall, icebound fjord and deep forest, exposed rock and choppy sea, as well as hanging sun until midnight and gorgeous aurora in the dark. Why not take your UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to reach the place in the far north having total population being 330,000 only？
POS acceptance

Merchants with the signage of all accept UnionPay cards. Including duty-free shops in the airports and local merchants such as North66°, Blue Car Rental, Blue Lagoon, etc. Since 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.

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 Iceland, UnionPay cards are accepted at the ATMs of Euronet.

Please refer to the latest government policy on overseas cash withdrawal viaUnionPay 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 Iceland: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Iceland 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.