UnionPay Cards POS terminal Widely Accepted Across Spain

UnionPay cardholders now enjoy even more convenience in Spain. Thanks to a new partnership with Banco Cooperativo, 81,000 POS terminals and 2,600 ATMs across the country now accept UnionPay cards. This means that 90% of ATMs and POS terminals in Spain can be used with UnionPay, making shopping and withdrawing cash much easier for visitors.

This update is especially helpful for travelers visiting small and medium-sized towns, where card acceptance used to be more limited. Now, with broader support, tourists can pay more freely—both online and offline—almost anywhere in Spain.

More Chinese Tourists Are Visiting Europe—and Spain Leads the Way

According to a travel report by China Tourism Academy and major travel agencies, the number of Chinese visitors to Europe rose by 65% year-on-year in the first half of 2017. Spain became one of the top choices for Chinese travelers, and UnionPay card use in Spain increased by 50% during the same period.

To keep up with this growth, UnionPay International is teaming up with more Spanish banks and companies to improve the card’s acceptance. In Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and other major cities, popular spots like duty-free shops, department stores, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions already support UnionPay.

Where Can You Use UnionPay in Spain?

Here are just a few places where UnionPay cards are accepted:

World Duty Free stores at airports

El Corte Inglés department stores

Popular hotel groups like Eurostars and Exe Hotels

Repsol gas stations (coming soon)

UnionPay is also working with Caja Rural, a group of local savings banks whose shops are found all over Spain. This means even more small businesses and towns will soon support UnionPay.

Special Deals for UnionPay Cardholders

If you’re using a UnionPay card in Spain, there are also exclusive offers:

At El Corte Inglés in Madrid and Barcelona, you can get:

A €20 shopping card with qualifying purchases

A 10% cash rebate

Free drinks and snacks

In Barcelona’s Avenida de Gracia shopping area, nearly 15 well-known stores offer up to 30% discounts for UnionPay users.

Conclusion

UnionPay is making travel in Spain easier and more enjoyable. With most shops and ATMs now accepting the card and plenty of travel perks available, UnionPay is a smart choice for tourists, especially those coming from China. Whether you’re buying souvenirs, staying at a hotel, or filling up at a gas station—you can do it all with your UnionPay card.