Vietnam biometric reforms and payment security

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's State Bank adds optional 24‑hour hold for transfers over 400 million dong

   Vietnam's State Bank will let banks offer an optional 24‑hour hold on transfers over 400 million dong from March 2027, giving customers a tool to curb fraud.

2. 5 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnam Police Authorized to Access Bank Transfer Records in Specified Situations

   Vietnamese police can request banks for transaction data under specific legal conditions, with banks also required to flag suspicious accounts monthly.

3. 5 days ago

   [TECHNOLOGY] 2 sources

   Vietnam advises users to delete sensitive images from phones

   Vietnamese users are urged to permanently delete photos of IDs, bank cards, passwords, addresses and screenshots, and to clear trash folders, to prevent data theft.

4. 6 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 8 sources

   Vietnam central bank imposes 24‑hour hold on large online transfers

   Vietnam's central bank mandates a 24‑hour hold on online transfers over 400 million VND, letting customers set limits; banks must implement the option by 1 Mar 2027 to curb fraud.

5. 11 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnam police warn against sharing personal ID photos on social media

   Vietnam police in Dong Nai warn that posting photos of lost ID cards or other documents on Zalo/Facebook can enable identity‑theft, urging the public to hand such items to authorities instead.

6. 11 days ago

   [CRIME] 9 sources

   Vietnam banks warn of fake transfer scams and close dormant accounts

   Vietnam police warn of fake‑transfer and AI‑phishing scams, urging verification before payments. Banks like NCB and LPBank will close dormant accounts with balances under VND 20,000, prompting users to make a交易

7. 13 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam banks freeze accounts lacking biometric data

   Vietnam’s banks will block electronic transactions for accounts lacking biometric data or using expired ID cards from 1 Jan 2025, with passport use ending 1 Jan 2026; Vietcombank, VietinBank, Agribank and BIDV,

8. 20 days ago

   [CRIME] 2 sources

   Vietnamese citizens urged to verify ID number usage after data leaks

   Vietnam warns citizens to check for unauthorized use of their ID numbers via a free SMS to 1414 and the CIC credit portal after rising fraud cases.

9. 23 days ago

   [BUSINESS] 2 sources

   Vietnam's ACB ONE adds split‑transaction feature for large transfers

   ACB upgraded its ACB ONE app to suggest splitting fast transfers of 500 million VND or more into multiple smaller payments, each requiring separate biometric verification, to speed large payments while meeting

10. 24 days ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam tightens passport usage rules and expands penalties for military service evasion

    From July 2026 Vietnam will cancel passports when a new one is issued, when data errors exist or for wanted persons, and limit simplified passports to one use; a draft law also tightens military service evasion

11. 27 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam Police Urge Citizens to Verify Their ID Card Numbers After Duplicate Report

    Vietnam police confirmed ID number 001077001887 is uniquely assigned to Trần Tuấn Minh and urged citizens to contact agencies if the number appears in tax or insurance records.

12. 28 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Mandates Biometric Authentication for Corporate Transfers July 1

    Vietnam’s new banking circular mandates facial‑recognition and OTP for corporate transfers over VND 10 million, requiring banks to separate creator and approver accounts from July 1.

13. about 1 month ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources

    Vietnam banks warn against storing ID and card images on smartphones

    Vietnam banks and police warn that saving ID or card photos on phones can lead to scams like the fake VNeID app, which recently caused a VND 70 million loss; users should avoid storing or sharing such images.

14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam banks to require facial biometric approval for business transfers over 10 million dong

    Starting July 1, Vietnamese banks will require facial biometric approval for business transfers over 10 million VND, with higher limits for new firms, and will phase out magnetic‑stripe ATM cards.

15. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources

    Vietnam's ABBank requires facial biometric approval for business transfers over 10 million VND

    From July 1 2026, Vietnam’s ABBank will require facial biometric approval for corporate transfers over 10 million VND, with higher thresholds for newer firms, and will phase out magnetic‑stripe ATM cards.

16. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Police set new electronic foreign temporary‑residence registration rules

    Vietnam's police introduced Circular 87/2026, effective 24 July 2026, mandating electronic registration of foreign temporary residence, with account‑security rules and 24/7 police access.

17. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Gives Lifetime ID Cards to Citizens Born 1966‑1968

    Vietnam's 2024 ID law lets citizens born in 1966‑1968 obtain lifetime ID cards when they apply in 2026, with a fully digital application process via VNeID.

18. about 1 month ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Implements New Passport Forms Effective July 1, 2026

    Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security issued a circular effective 1 July 2026, replacing nine passport application forms and setting new procedures for issuance, renewal, cancellation and loss reporting; prior‑

19. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources

    Vietnam mandates ID card renewal for four age groups in 2026

    Vietnam's 2026 ID card renewal rule forces citizens born in 2012, 2001, 1986 and 1966 to replace cards at ages 14, 25, 40 and 60, or face fines and service disruptions.

20. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnam banks to freeze accounts lacking biometric data or valid ID

    Vietnam's Vietcombank, VietinBank, Agribank and BIDV will freeze accounts lacking updated biometric data, valid ID or under court orders, with new rules effective Jan 1 2025 and added mobile‑app safeguards from

21. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam to Require Birth Residence Registration for Newborns by July 2026

    From 1 July 2026, Vietnam will require parents to register a newborn’s permanent residence within 60 days, allowing registration without homeowner consent when the child lives with parents or guardians.

22. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Public Security Ministry proposes halving driver’s license processing time

    Vietnam's Public Security Ministry aims to cut driver’s licence processing from 7 to 3.5 days, introduce electronic licences, and streamline renewals and foreign licence exchanges.

23. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Implements New Permanent Residence Registration Rules

    Vietnam's Ministry of Public Security announced Decision 1523, overhauling permanent‑residence registration with a five‑step process, new documentation rules, and exemptions for newborns, seniors and overseas V

24. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources

    Vietnamese banks to halt services for customers with expired ID cards from 2026

    From 2026, Vietnam’s major banks will freeze transfers and other services for customers with expired ID cards, per law requiring renewal at ages 14, 25, 40 and 60.

25. about 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam Grants Unlimited-Term ID Cards to Citizens Turning 58‑60 by 2026

    Vietnam will issue permanent ID cards to citizens born 1966‑68 who turn 58‑60 by 2026, eliminating future renewals and allowing digital applications via VNeID.

26. 2 months ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources

    Vietnam revises ID card rules, enhancing local police data duties

    Vietnam's 2026 decree expands commune police duties to update ID card data, streamlines correction requests and removes some re‑issue rules.