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Vietnam cashless payment and banking sector expansion

Overview

Vietnam’s transition toward a cashless economy continues to accelerate, driven by significant growth in non-cash transactions and banking sector innovation. By the first half of 2026, non-cash transactions exceeded 15 billion, valued at more than 190 quadrillion VND, with daily transaction values averaging approximately 40 billion USD. This growth is increasingly facilitating the expansion of cross-border QR code payments to support tourism and international trade.

As the sector shifts toward integrated digital ecosystems, innovation is increasingly targeting business management and personalized experiences. BIDV plans to introduce AI-powered features on its SmartBanking app by June 2026 to automatically recognize transaction details from text or images. Furthermore, banks are integrating financial services with sales tools: MB Bank developed MB Seller for revenue tracking, Techcombank’s T-Shop connects sales management with invoicing, and BIDV is launching BIDV Direct Shop to automate QR payment reconciliation.

To manage the risks associated with these technological advancements, the State Bank of Vietnam has issued Circular No. 53/2026/TT-NHNN to regulate the safety and implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) within the banking sector. Effective November 15, 2026, the regulation classifies AI systems by risk level. For example, automated payment systems are categorized as high-risk if individual transactions exceed 10 million VND or daily totals exceed 20 million VND. The circular emphasizes consumer protection, granting customers the right to request human review of AI-driven decisions and ensuring that AI does not replace human responsibility in banking operations.

In the insurance sector, FWD Vietnam has introduced ‘Ép Cam’, an emotional AI character designed to enhance customer interaction by combining AI with character culture to create a personalized digital companion.

Entities

State Bank of Vietnam · SHB · Techcombank · Vietnam · Agribank

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[○ 1 SOURCE] BVBank will implement a monthly account management fee of 10,000 VND (excluding VAT) starting August 26, 2026. cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The 10,000 VND management fee is waived if the average monthly balance is 500,000 VND or higher. cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] New accounts are exempt from management fees for the first 180 days. cafebiz.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] The SHB SAHA app feature ‘Sinh lời nhàn tênh’ allows idle funds to earn up to 6% interest per year. dientuungdung.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] VNPAY-QR is available at over 600,000 merchant locations across Vietnam. thoibaonganhang.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Users paying with credit cards via VNPAY-QR can receive incentives or cashback of up to 20%. thoibaonganhang.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Approximately 90% of Vietnamese banks have integrated AI, Big Data, cloud computing, blockchain, Open API, and robotic process automation into their operations. thoibaonganhang.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] AI applications in banking are evolving across three main areas: customer service via virtual assistants, operational support through automation, and risk management enhancement. thoibaonganhang.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Currently, 63.42% of banking operations are fully digital, with a target of 70% by 2030. thoibaonganhang.vn
[○ 1 SOURCE] Many credit institutions have achieved digital transaction rates exceeding 95%, and some over 98%. thoibaonganhang.vn

Timeline

10 days ago

[BUSINESS] 3 sources
Vietnamese banks drive innovation through AI and business management tools
Vietnamese banks like BIDV, MB, and Techcombank are enhancing digital services through AI integration and specialized management tools for businesses to improve transaction efficiency and cash flow tracking.
26 days ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Vietnam financial sector focuses on AI data quality and emotional technology
Vietnamese financial institutions are prioritizing data quality and emotional AI to enhance digital transformation and customer engagement in banking and insurance sectors.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
State Bank of Vietnam transfers 9 public services to national portal
The State Bank of Vietnam is transferring nine online public services related to banking IT and payments to the National Public Service Portal, effective September 2, 2026.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 7 sources
Vietnamese banks adopt AI and Big Data to transform operations
Approximately 90% of Vietnamese banks have adopted AI and Big Data to transform operations, aiming for 70% digital service delivery by 2030.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam emphasizes data transparency for business capital access
At the CRIF Forum Vietnam 2026, experts highlighted that data transparency is vital for businesses to access capital and participate in the digital economy.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Vietnam banking sector shifts toward digital ecosystems and AI
Vietnam's banking sector is evolving into a digital ecosystem, integrating AI and data to connect financial services with e-commerce, public services, and cross-border QR payments.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 4 sources
Vietnam banking: New fees and digital payment updates
Vietnam banking updates: BVBank to introduce monthly fees for low balances starting August 2026, while SHB SAHA and VNPAY-QR roll out new interest-earning and credit-based QR payment features.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 9 sources
Vietnam banking sector undergoes restructuring and digital expansion
Vietnam's banking sector sees SCB close 13 branches during restructuring, while BIDV and VietinBank update fee policies, and VIB and MSB launch new digital and credit services.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam develops digital infrastructure for cross-border payments
Vietnam is developing digital financial infrastructure to enable seamless cross-border payments and QR code connectivity between national systems and international partners.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 11 sources
Vietnam banking sector accelerates digital transformation via AI and data
Vietnamese banks are accelerating digital transformation by integrating AI and big data to streamline corporate lending, enhance eKYC, and expand cross-border QR payments at the 2026 Banking Digitalization Day.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam's cashless payment surge fuels tourism and consumer spending
Vietnam's tourism boom and digital finance push drive a sharp rise in cashless payments, QR‑code use, and online credit‑card openings, with eKYC set to expand millions of accounts.
2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Vietnam's cashless payment push faces elderly adoption gap
Vietnam’s cashless push sees rapid transaction growth, but psychological barriers keep many seniors wary of digital payments, according to RMIT research.

Sources

afamily.vn · baochinhphu.vn · baogiaothong.vn · baolaocai.vn · baotintuc.vn · baoxaydung.vn · biz.cafef.vn · cafebiz.vn · cafef.vn · dientuungdung.vn · doanhnghiephoinhap.vn · es.vietnamplus.vn · fr.vietnamplus.vn · genk.vn · giaoducthoidai.vn · kenh14.vn · kienthuc.net.vn · nhandan.vn · phunuvietnam.vn · reatimes.vn · soha.vn · thanhnien.vn · thoibaonganhang.vn · thuonggiaonline.vn · tienphong.vn · tudonghoangaynay.vn · vietnamplus.vn · vtv.vn

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