Vietnam Cards and Payments – Opportunities and Risks to 2027
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Report Overview
The annual value of card transactions in the Vietnam cards and payments market was $36.3 billion in 2023. The value is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 15% during 2023-2027. Cash continues to dominate the payment market in Vietnam owing to the country’s high unbanked population, limited financial awareness among consumers, and inadequate payment infrastructure. The government, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), and other regulatory authorities have introduced various initiatives to boost non-cash payments, increase financial awareness, and enhance access to banking services.
Vietnam Card Transactions Outlook, 2023-2027 ($ Billion)
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The Vietnam cards and payments market research report provides a detailed analysis of market trends influencing the industry. It provides transaction values and volumes for several payment instruments for the review period. In addition, the Vietnam cards and payments market analysis offers information on the country’s competitive landscape, including market shares of issuers and schemes. The report also entails regulatory policy details and provides extensive coverage of any recent changes in the regulatory structure.
Annual Card Transactions Value (2023) | $36.3 billion |
CAGR (2023-2027) | >15% |
Forecast Period | 2023-2027 |
Historical Period | 2019-2022 |
Key Payment Instruments | · Cards
· Credit Transfers · Direct Debits · Check |
Key Segments | · Card-Based Payments
· E-commerce Payments · Alternative Payments |
Leading Players | · NAPAS
· Mastercard · Visa · Americal Express |
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Dynamics
The introduction of banking services in remote locations, the increasing number of digital-only banks, the emergence of payment card technologies such as biometric payments, and the growth in mobile payments are the factors supporting electronic payments in Vietnam. Moreover, credit cards are slowly gaining traction in the card payment market even though debit cards are the dominating segment. Value-added benefits such as installment payment facilities, reward programs, cashback, and discounts are aiding the growing popularity of credit cards.
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Segmentation by Payment Instruments
Credit transfers had the highest share of payment transaction volume in 2023
The key payment instruments in the Vietnam cards and payments market are credit transfers, cards, direct debits, and checks. High-value credit transfers are processed through the national real-time gross settlement system. To further promote electronic payments, instant payments are offered in Vietnam. NAPAS offers NAPAS FastFund 247, enabling banks’ customers to transfer funds in real time.
Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Analysis by Payment Instruments (Volume Terms), 2023 (%)
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Segments
Napas emerged as the main player in the Vietnam debit card market
The key segments in the Vietnam cards and payments market are card-based payments, e-commerce payments, and alternative payments.
Card-Based Payments: Payment cards are gradually gaining traction in the Vietnam cards and payments market. This can be attributed to various government efforts to boost cashless payments, such as improving the regulatory and legal framework, developing modern payment infrastructure, supporting modern payment services, and promoting electronic payments across the governmental sector and public administrative services.
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market - Competitive Landscape
A few of the leading players in the Vietnam cards and payments market are:
- NAPAS
- Mastercard
- Visa
- American Express
NAPAS: In September 2023, NAPAS collaborated with payment services provider, Bao Kim, to launch an incentive program. This program offers students discounts on their tuition fees when paying online with a NAPAS card via Bao Kim’s payment gateway. Around 16,000 students are expected to benefit from this initiative.
Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Analysis by Players, 2023
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Vietnam Cards and Payments Market – Latest Developments
- In December 2023, the SBV launched a law promoting secure online transactions. To reduce risks associated with online payments, credit institutions, overseas bank branches, and payment intermediary services, providers need to implement authentication solutions for individuals to make transactions safer. Valid authentication options include one-time passcodes sent via SMS and utilizing a verified customer biometric database.
- The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) offers the NAPAS FastFund 247 instant payment service that allows customers of participating providers to use cards or bank accounts to send and receive money in real time. The service also allows payments using the recipient’s phone number or by scanning a QR code. NAPAS FastFund 247 enables P2P, consumer-to-business, business-to-consumer, and business-to-business payments.
Segments Covered in the Report
Vietnam Cards and Payments Instruments Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2027)
- Cards
- Credit Transfers
- Direct Debits
- Check
Vietnam Cards and Payments Market Segments Outlook (Value, $ Billion, 2019-2027)
- Card-Based Payments
- E-commerce Payments
- Alternative Payments
Scope
The National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) offers the NAPAS FastFund 247 instant payment service, allowing customers of participating providers to use cards or bank accounts to send and receive money in real-time. The service also allows payments using the recipient’s phone number or by scanning a QR code. The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, with a maximum transaction limit of VND500 million ($21,172.17). NAPAS FastFund 247 enables P2P, consumer-to-business, business-to-consumer, and business-to-business payments. At the time of writing, 62 providers have signed up to the service, including banks and telecommunication companies.
Service providers are launching new digital payment innovations to encourage contactless payments. In April 2023, Vietcombank launched VCB Tap to Phone. This solution allows merchants to convert Android smartphones into POS terminals, enabling contactless payment acceptance via debit and credit cards as well as mobile wallets. Similarly, VNPAY offers an all-in-one POS solution for SMEs. VNPAY-POS can be installed on any Android-enabled device, enabling merchants to accept all types of payment cards.
Alternative payment solutions are gaining prominence, with both domestic and international options available in Vietnam. For example, Apple Pay launched in the country in August 2023. The solution allows consumers to add their cards to the wallet and make in-store, in-app, and online payments using their Apple device. Apple offers a secure payment gateway to users. When adding a credit or debit card to Apple Pay, the actual card number is not stored on either the device or Apple’s server; instead, a unique device account number is assigned to the customer. Banks that support Apple Pay in Vietnam include Vietcombank, Sacombank, Techcombank, VPBank, and MBBank.
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Agribank
BIDV
Vietcombank
DongA Bank
Sacombank
ACB
Techcombank
Eximbank
NAPAS
Mastercard
Visa
SBV
Vietnam Banks Association
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Frequently asked questions
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What was the annual value of card transactions in the Vietnam cards and payments market in 2023?
The annual value of card transactions in the Vietnam cards and payments market was $36.3 billion in 2023.
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What will the Vietnam cards market growth rate be during the forecast period?
The Vietnam annual cards market value is expected to grow at a CAGR of more than 15% during 2023-2027.
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Which was the leading payment instrument in the Vietnam cards and payments market in 2023?
Credit transfers was the leading payment instrument in terms of transaction volume in the Vietnam cards and payments market in 2023.
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Which are the leading players in the Vietnam cards and payments market?
A few of the leading players in the Vietnam cards and payments market are NAPAS, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express, among others.
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