Vietnamese are adopting multi-currency cards and mobile wallets for both daily and overseas spending, while credit cards remain the top choice for larger purchases, according to Green Shoots Radar, the latest report by Visa.

Starting January 5, 2026, banks in Vietnam will be required to verify biometric information from customers when issuing new cards.

VOV.VN - From October 16, 2025 to January 15, 2026, customers who pay via VNPAY-QR using PVcomBank credit cards are receiving 20% cashback on their transaction value.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese travelers visiting six Asian countries – China, Singapore, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia – can now make payments easily with the Zalopay app, without the need to exchange foreign currency or open an international credit card.

The global trend of utilising co-branded credit cards is opening doors for Vietnamese businesses to enter the global market, meeting the rising expectations of consumers, experts said.

VOV.VN - The police of central Quang Nam province on September 3 said they have arrested two foreign nationals for stealing bank account information and appropriating property.

VOV.VN - Data released by Korean credit card issuer BC Card on July 28 shows that the number of transactions made by Vietnamese tourists in the Republic of Korea (RoK) during the first half of the year saw the sharpest growth among other visitors, increasing by 468% on-year.

Shinhan Bank Vietnam Limited on June 29 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with BC Card Company to establish a strategic collaboration in the development of acquiring business in Vietnam.

Techcombank has received eight awards from the global payments company Visa for its achievements in 2021.

VOV.VN - HSBC Vietnam has launched its first credit card made from recycled Polyvinyl chloride (rPVC) in Vietnam.