Can international visitors open a Vietnamese bank account and pay by QR code in Da Nang?

A QR top-up from Sber to Vietcombank reportedly failed. Travelers should not rely on QR transfers from a Russian banking app as a universal way to fund a Vietnamese account.

BIDV reportedly said that a foreign visitor can open an account with either an e-visa or a standard 45-day entry stamp.

For everyday spending with BIDV, QR payments can be used after transferring money into the account. Cash withdrawals may involve separate restrictions or procedures.

After opening and funding a Vietbank account, the payment amount field may remain inactive. If this happens, check with a branch or support whether payments have been activated for the account and app.