In Uruguay, UnionPay cards are accepted at half of the ATMs.
  • Uruguay--"The Switzerland in South America"
    Located in the southeastern part of South America, Uruguay, with its beautiful natural scenery and stable social environment, is hailed by the world as "The Switzerland in South America". Because the shape of its territory looks like a gem and the country is rich in amethyst, Uruguay is also known as "The Country of Diamonds". Its capital, Montevideo, known as the "City of Roses", is one of the most beautiful cities in South America. Take your UnionPay card (card number starting with 62) to experience the charm of this country.
  • POS acceptance
    POS acceptance        
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  • Cash withdrawal

    You can withdraw US dollars (USD ) and Uruguayan pesos  ( UYU ) using UnionPay card at ATMs with the BANRED logo. The current withdrawal limit at local ATMs is USD 300 and UYU 5000 per transaction.The current service fee per withdrawal is USD 7.3. The withdrawal limits and seivice fee are set by the local network and apply to all card schemes. There is no charge for balance inquiries.

  • Charges

    No conversion fee is applied to payments or cash withdrawal made by UnionPay cards or via UnionPay network. The transaction value in local currency will be directly converted to RMB based on the market exchange rate.


    ATM commission fee consists of two parts:
    (1)Service fee charged by the issuer: please consult the issuer for details.
    (2)Service fee charged by the ATM acquirer in Uruguay,: some ATMs will charge commission fee, which is charged by the local banks in Uruguay, 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.