Bank Account in Vietnam · Travel Vietnam

22d ago in General

Bank Account in Vietnam

I wanted to start a new thread on this topic. It seems there's a lot of concern about opening a bank account here and whether getting a bank card is possible or not. (not possible on tourist visa)

I feel kind of silly for forgetting to mention this, but 99% of transactions are made using a QR code with your bank app. Even the smallest local restaurants and vendors at the local market accept payment by QR code. You could pay for a piece of fruit up to your entire rent with QR code. Therefor, a bank card is not at all necessary.

It seems the best option for most people will be to have a WISE account, and transfer money cheaply from your home bank account to the VN account. You would have to withdraw a small amount of cash in person from the bank but this would last a long time if you mostly pay by QR code.

TIMO is the easiest bank to open an account with.

I have a VN bank card and I can't remember the last time I used it. It's in a drawer somewhere 😂

Hope this clears things up for some people 👍

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