1950
We become the world’s first multipurpose charge card, launched by Frank McNamara after he forgot his wallet at a New York restaurant.
1951
Membership reaches 42,000, expanding acceptance to major US cities.
1953
We become the first internationally accepted charge card in the UK, Canada, Cuba, and Mexico.
1955
The issuing network extends globally to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
1958
We sponsor the New York Giants and enter the travel market, accepting payments for airline, steamship, and cruise tickets.
1959
We reach one million Clubmembers and get listed on the New York Stock Exchange
1960
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, and New Zealand.
1961
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Argentina and Austria.
1966
Financial establishments in Bulgaria and Hungary become Diners Club agencies.
1967
The first automatic air travel insurance program for airline tickets purchased with a Diners Club card.
1968
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Israel and Turkey.
1969
We launch the first computerized hotel reservation system.
1973
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Indonesia, Panama, and Singapore.
1974
Five out of six tourists entering the US with a credit card carry a Diners Club card.
1975
We introduce the industry’s first corporate card program.
1976
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Kuwait and the United Arab Emirates.
1978
We introduce Doublecard, which covers both business and personal expenses.
1979
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Guatemala and Qatar.
1980
We become the first charge card used in China.
1981
Citicorp acquires Diners Club International.
1982
We begin a multimillion dollar ad campaign targeting business travelers: “You can drop our name where it counts.”
1984
We launch the industry’s first rewards program: Club Rewards.
1987
Clubmembers can access cash at ATMs worldwide through Club Cash.
1989
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Taiwan.
1990
Life Magazine names Frank McNamara one of the 100 Most Influential Americans of the 20th Century.
1991
We begin a new advertising campaign with the theme “The International Symbol for Yes.”
1992
We began issuing Diners Club cards in the Czech Republic.
1993
We began issuing Diners Club cards in Saudi Arabia.
1994
We establish the inaugural Diners Club Matches professional golf tournament.
1996
DinersClub.com is launched.
1998
A panel sponsored by the American Management Association International declares that Frank McNamara’s Diners Club card was one of the “75 greatest management decisions ever made.”
1999
For the second consecutive year, we win the prestigious Freddie Award for the “Best Frequent Traveler Affinity Charge/Credit Card.
2000
We release the super-premium Black card.
2007
Our multinational corporate card program spans 40 countries.
2008
Discover Financial Services acquires Diners Club International.
2009
We reinvigorate our brand with a new global advertising campaign and expand airport lounge access.
2012
We launch our presence on social media.
2014
We launch the Belong II global advertising campaign.
2016
We launch a new global website.
2019
We increase airport lounge access to over 1,000 worldwide.
2025
We celebrate 75 years of togetherness. With over 55 million acceptance points,1 55+ issuers in 45+ countries,2 and over 200 accepting countries and territories,3 our journey is just getting started.
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