Can foreign travelers open a BIDV bank account and get a debit card in Ho Chi Minh City with a passport and e-visa?

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TL;DR

A BIDV branch in Ho Chi Minh City reportedly opened an account using only a passport and e-visa, without proof of residence. The virtual card was available immediately, while the physical card took about two weeks and was listed at VND 55,000.

What the community said

A BIDV branch in Ho Chi Minh City reportedly opened an account with just a passport and e-visa, without asking for local registration or residency documents.

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The BIDV physical card was listed and charged at VND 55,000 in Ho Chi Minh City. Fees can vary by branch: a VND 330,000 charge was reported in Nha Trang.

VND 55,000

The virtual card can be used immediately after account opening, while the physical card takes around two weeks. Arriving around 9:00 may help avoid a queue.

physical card in about 2 weeks