Cashless payments

Cashless payments record strong growth in H1

June 26, 2025 | 11:12

In the first half of 2025, cashless payments continued to show strong growth in both the public and private sectors.

Cashless payments further on the rise

February 15, 2025 | 07:00

Vietnam will witness a boom in QR payment trends, blockchain, and AI security as related platforms continue to maintain their growth momentum.

Cashless payments surge by over 63 per cent

March 08, 2024 | 15:16

Non-cash payment transactions increased by 63.3 per cent in volume and 41.45 per cent in value in January, compared to the same period last year, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has announced.

Cashless society ambitions offered a helping hand

October 04, 2023 | 11:38

Vietnam is swiftly revolutionising its financial sector by phasing out outdated card technologies, embracing non-cash solutions, and enacting laws to enhance security.

Cashless payments take over the streets

August 20, 2022 | 10:00

Cashless payments made through scanning QR codes or other online payment methods at grocery stores or roadside eateries are becoming a bigger habit of many Vietnamese consumers.

Leaders lay stepping stones for financial inclusion

November 03, 2021 | 16:49

Vietnamese authorities are sticking to their target of moving towards a digitally-led economy by increasing cashless payments for public services, in which the non-cash payment value would be 25 times higher than GDP.

Viettel ready to provide Mobile Money service to all customers

March 11, 2021 | 11:19

In line with the PM's approval of the two-year trial, Viettel is ready to roll out the new service for its customers.

Prime Minister approves Mobile Money pilot programme for two years

March 10, 2021 | 10:39

The PM has approved the pilot of Mobile Money, allowing the use of mobile phone accounts to pay for small-value goods and services from March 9, 2021.

Banks launch domestic credit chip cards

January 28, 2021 | 17:16

The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (Napas) and seven domestic banks recently launched domestic credit chip cards with unified standards to promote cashless payments and tackle black credit.

Banks to introduce domestic credit chip cards to promote cashless payments

January 25, 2021 | 09:40

The National Payment Corporation of Viet Nam (Napas) last week said it would work with seven banks to introduce domestic credit chip cards with unified standards to limit cash payments and tackle black credit.

Vietnam leading the regional pack in embracing a cashless society

June 15, 2020 | 15:18

The Vietnamese government is looking to take the country towards relying less on cash when making purchases. Dang Tuyet Dung, Visa country manager for Vietnam and Laos, talked to VIR’s Hoang Anh about the potential future of a cashless society for the country.