Millions of tourists, including more than 181 million JCB Cardmembers primarily from Asia, will be able to use the Tap & Go service, allowing them to access public transport and purchase tickets simply by tapping their contactless payment card or smartphone at enabled gates and ticket validators. The service will be available across a wide range of metro lines, funiculars and buses across the region.

In addition, JCB Cards will be accepted throughout Unico Campania’s entire ecosystem, including physical ticket offices (info points).

For passengers, the service delivers several key benefits, including: no need to purchase tickets in advance, greater convenience and enhanced security, automatic best fare calculation based on journeys taken within 24 hours, and smoother access to public transport.

The agreement between JCB and Nexi represents a significant step forward in the digitalisation of urban mobility in the Campania region, highlighting how digital payments are a key enabler in the transformation of public services for citizens.

“The new service launched in the Campania region together with JCB demonstrates our ability to bring the best payment solutions to local communities across Italy, leveraging both our technology and our strong partnerships with global players,” said Filippo Maria Signoretti, Merchant Solutions Director Italy at Nexi. “The agreement also allows us to support the digitalisation of services for citizens, with mobility representing a key element in this transformation.”

Hiroyuki Katano, Executive Vice President, JCB International Co., Ltd., said, “We are pleased to partner with Nexi and Unico Campania to expand JCB acceptance across public transport in the Campania region in southern Italy, including Naples and surrounding areas such as Pompeii. This will make it easier for JCB Cardmembers, particularly from Asia, to access transport services seamlessly using contactless payments, without the need to purchase tickets in advance. By enabling simple and familiar payment experiences, we aim to enhance convenience for travellers while helping local operators capture growing international demand.”

In May 2024, JCB and Nexi introduced this payment model for the first time in Europe within public transport in Rome, marking a significant milestone in the innovation of urban mobility services.

The service will be progressively made available across several lines and services of the Unico Campania Consortium. The updated list of enabled services is available on the official Unico Campania website.