JCB
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | J. C. Bamford Excavators |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Organizations & Companies |
JCB has two meanings. It stands for J. C. Bamford Excavators (company and brand) or Japan Credit Bureau (company and brand).
Meanings of JCB at a glance
| # | JCB stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J. C. Bamford Excavators | Organizations & Companies › Company and Brand |
| 2 | Japan Credit Bureau | Organizations & Companies › Company and Brand |
1. J. C. Bamford Excavators
Organizations & Companies · Company and Brand Abbreviations
British manufacturer of construction and agricultural equipment, best known for its yellow backhoe loaders, which many Britons call "JCBs". Headquartered in Rocester, Staffordshire.
Example: A JCB was digging up the road outside our house all morning.
Founded in 1945 by Joseph Cyril Bamford in a lock-up garage in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire. The company remains owned by the Bamford family. In Britain the brand name is used generically for any backhoe or digger.
2. Japan Credit Bureau
Organizations & Companies · Company and Brand Abbreviations
Japanese payment card network and issuer, one of the major international card brands alongside Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Its cards are accepted by merchants in many countries.
Example: The shop accepts Visa, Mastercard and JCB cards.
Founded in 1961 in Japan. JCB cards are especially common among travelers from Japan and other parts of Asia. In the US, JCB transactions are often processed over the Discover network.
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