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Mastercard and NAPAS jointly announce the first co-badged card in Việt Nam
Mastercard, a global technology company in the payments industry, along with the National Payment Corporation of Việt Nam (NAPAS) and nine banks, has announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the first NAPAS – Mastercard co-badged card in Việt Nam.
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Promote cross-border bilateral payments via QR Code
On August 21, 2024, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) coordinated with the Payment Department (State Bank of Vietnam) to organize a meeting to promote bilateral retail payments via QR codes between Vietnam and countries in the region, along with a number of issues of concern in the Circular No. 40/2024/TT-NHNN dated July 17, 2024 regulating the provision of intermediary payment services.
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Vietnam accelerating towards a cashless society
For the first time, the Vietnamese legal framework formally defines electronic money. Under Decree No.52/2024/ND-CP, electronic money is “the value of Vietnamese currency co-stored on electronic means provided on a reciprocal basis with the amount prepaid by customers to banks, foreign bank branches, and intermediary payment service providers providing e-wallet services.” This definition establishes electronic money as a digital form of Vietnam’s legal currency.
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VISA and VNBA update on development of payment frauds
On July 15, 2024, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) had a reception and working session with the delegation of the Visa International Card Organization to update, exchange and discuss on the development of payment frauds in the second quarter of 2024.
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To form a coordinated process for handling accounts and cards to prevent fraud and scams
On July 3, in Hanoi, the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA) coordinated with the Vietnam National Payment Corporation (NAPAS) to hold a meeting to discuss the coordination process for handling accounts and cards related to transactions suspected of fraud, forgery, and scams.
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Untapped potential in domestic credit card market
There is a lot of untapped potential in the number of credit card holders in the domestic market, said industry insiders and policymakers during a seminar in Hà Nội on Monday, promoting the use of domestic credit cards and a cashless society.
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Cashless payment develops rapidly in VN amid security concerns
Non-cash payments continue to grow rapidly in Việt Nam, requiring a focus on ensuring payment security, a representative of the State Bank of Việt Nam said at a press conference on Cashless Day 2024 held on Tuesday in HCM City.
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Card payment market: New trends of risks and frauds
On the morning of April 8, 2024, at the headquarters of the Vietnam Banks Association (VNBA), Vice Chairman and General Secretary Nguyen Quoc Hung received a delegation of Visa International service Association led by Ms. Dang Tuyet Dung, Visa Country Manager for Vietnam &Laos.
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'Buy now, pay later' poses risk if left uncontrolled
Although "Buy now, Pay later" (BNPL) - a type of financing that allows consumers to make purchases and pay for them over time - is growing in popularity in Vietnam, experts worry it could pose some financial risks if left uncontrolled.
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ATMs being "sluggish" in terms of digital transformation
At least 95 per cent of banks in Việt Nam are actively implementing digital transformation.
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Mobile phone, QR code payments soar in popularity
Electronic and cashless payments saw significant increases in Vietnam in the first half of this year, with internet transactions growing by 76% in volume and 1.79% in value.
