How to pay by QR code in Vietnam without a local bank account?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
TL;DR
To pay via QR code in Vietnam you need a local bank app supporting VietQR. Foreigners without a Vietnamese bank account will find this difficult.
What the community said
QR payments in Vietnam use the VietQR system and require a Vietnamese bank app. Without a local account or card, completing such a payment is nearly impossible.
6 days ago VietQR
Vietcombank accounts for foreigners in Vietnam have restrictions: Vietnamese residents cannot send money to them, and cash deposits by the account holder are not allowed — only international wire transfers.
10 days ago Vietcombank
Some foreign banks and fintech services show a 'country not available for delivery' error when trying to ship a physical card to Vietnam — this is a known limitation.
9 days ago