MADRID , Sept. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International ("UPI") announced today significant progress in building a seamless payment environment across Europe , which has now made its services available in over 90% of European countries and region, providing both local residents and international travelers with secure and convenient payment options.
UnionPay's European footprint covers core payment scenarios: over 80% of merchants accept its cards at POS terminals, and more than six million merchants support UnionPay QuickPass contactless payments, spanning open-loop public transportation, dining, hotels, supermarkets, and tourist attraction ticketing. Since 2025, QuickPass transactions have more than doubled in multiple European markets, reflecting growing adoption among users and