The partnership also gives UnionPay a next-generation foundational platform via new products and services that can be quickly brought to the market. The Bank of China 's Canadian arm is partnering with Union Pay to launch QR code payments in the US , including a rollout to all Foodymart stores , with the service also launching in California . Union Pay estimated the QR system will be adopted by up to 100 North American outlets this year , while its credit cards are accepted at 90 % of Canadian merchants and 90 % of ATMs . The Bank of China deal followed Union Pay 's partnership earlier this year with Florida - based payments company Visa Worldwide .
The Bank of China 's Canadian arm is partnering with Union Pay to launch QR code payments in the US , including a rollout to all Foodymart stores , with the service also launching in California . Union Pay estimated the QR system will be adopted by up to 100 North American outlets this year , while its credit cards are accepted at 90 % of Canadian merchants and 90 % of ATMs . The Bank of China deal followed Union Pay 's partnership earlier this year with Florida - based payments company Visa Worldwide .