Vietnam Launches Cross-Border QR Payment Connectivity with China

Vietnam launches cross-border QR payment connectivity with China

HANOI: Vietnam officially rolled out bilateral QR code payments with China on Tuesday (Dec 2), marking a major step toward integrating the two countries' retail payment systems and facilitating seamless and safer cross-border transactions.

Cross-border QR payments launched for Chinese tourists

On December 2, the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS), in collaboration with UnionPay International (UPI), the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) and Vietcombank, rolled out the pilot initiative. The scheme is designed to enhance the mobile payment experience for Chinese visitors in Vietnam while encouraging closer economic, trade, and cultural ties between the two countries. UPI and NAPAS signed an MoU on cross-border p…

China and Vietnam Begin Cross-Border QR Payment Pilot

UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have launched a pilot programme for cross-border QR payments between China and Vietnam. The initiative aims to improve mobile payment options for Chinese visitors in Vietnam and strengthen links between the two countries. The pilot builds on earlier agreements. In October 2024, UPI and NAPAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cross-border payment cooperatio…

UnionPay International Pilot Launches Cross-Border QR Payment Program Between China and Vietnam

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – In December 2025, UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam. This program aims to further enhance the mobile payment experience for Chinese tourists in Vietnam and foster […]

UnionPay International Pilot Launches Cross-Border QR Payment Program Between China and Vietnam - European Business & Finance Magazine

HANOI, VIETNAM – Media OutReach Newswire – 2 December 2025 – In December 2025, UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) officially launched a pilot program for cross-border QR payments connecting China and Vietnam. This program aims to further enhance the mobile payment experience for Chinese tourists in Vietnam and foster closer economic, trade, and cultural exchanges between the two countries. In Oct…