Bank of China rolls out international debit card in Vietnam

November 26, 2012 | 10:00

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Bank of China (BOC) on December 1 will launch its Great Wall International Debit Card in Vietnam.

The launching ceremony is part of the 17th anniversary of BOC Ho Chi Minh City Branch. This year also marks BOC’s 100th anniversary.

The debit card, for Vietnam dong use, is a modernised E-payment tool with saving, consuming and cash withdrawing functions to serve the local market.

It will provide customers with more convenient, faster, and safer financial solutions through BOC’s network bases and UnionPay marked ATMs, allowing customers to “Enjoy worldwide payment with Great Wall International VND debit card in hand”, said Wang Hao, general manager of the branch.

The card is not only for dong deposits but also for withdrawing cash in RMB, USD, HKD and other foreign currencies at ATMs and during shopping.

When the cardholder goes to the mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and other countries and regions in Southeast Asia, the debit card can be used in millions of merchants specified by BOC and hanging UnionPay label all over the world.

“The cardholder will enjoy the safety and convenience brought to him or her by BOC,” said Wang.

The debit card can be used for withdrawals and inquiries at millions of ATM with UnionPay label in Vietnam and in the world 24 hours a day. “Without limitation of business hours and places, you can use the debit card at anytime, anywhere. It is like our slogan Always With You,” he added.

By Tuong Thuy

vir.com.vn

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