According to the data from the national tourism agency VisitBritain cited in the press release, the number of Chinese visitors to the UK in 2017 grew by nearly 30% compared to 2016, and by 89% over the last five years (2012-2017). A large factor in the increase has been the growth in the number of independent holidaymakers, which has more than tripled (226% increase) in the last five years.
Besides in cultural and art establishments, UnionPay cards are accepted at the famous department stores, brand boutiques, hotels, airport duty-free shops and most merchants in the Bicester Village designer outlet in UK. UnionPay is also accepted for cash withdrawal at about 50% of ATMs.
According to the press release, in Europe UnionPay is accepted at more than 3.3 million merchants in 39 countries and regions, covering more than 60% of all the bankcard-accepting merchants in Europe. Meanwhile, its global network has extended to 170 countries and regions, which covers 51 million merchants and 2.8 million ATMs worldwide.
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