Vietnam is one of Asia's most dynamically developing fintech markets. The main audience for transfers to the country includes Russians working in the tourism sector in Da Nang and Nha Trang, students, and entrepreneurs and businesses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi. VND (Vietnamese dong) is Vietnam's national currency with a low denomination: the page-load calculation for 1 USD in VND is 23,825.08 VND, so large amounts in dong appear as multi-digit numbers — which is normal for this currency. MoMo is one of Vietnam's largest super apps with an audience of over 30 million users: money transfers, QR payments, installment plans, bill payments, and delivery. ZaloPay is a popular payment service integrated with the Zalo messenger, often called the Vietnamese equivalent of WhatsApp. Vietcombank and VietinBank are major state-owned banks in Vietnam with extensive branch networks and support for international SWIFT transfers. The country's business center is Ho Chi Minh City, the administrative center is Hanoi; major bank offices are represented in both cities.
Transfer routes and processing times
After 2022, direct correspondent relationships between Russian and Vietnamese banks have decreased, so transfers may be routed through additional correspondent banks and partner channels. Settlement through SWIFT correspondents takes several business days after processing the request; the exact timeframe depends on the route and recipient's bank. The availability of a specific transfer method to Vietnam through ATM24 is clarified when submitting the application.
Transfer conditions
Vietnam's payment ecosystem: banks, cash, e-wallets, and transfers. Country — Vietnam. Receiving currency — VND (Vietnamese dong). Sending currency — RUB, USD, and USDT. Transfer method — VND cash, bank account, or USDT. ATM24 commission — from 0.9%. Settlement time — from a few minutes for available card and cash channels; to bank account via SWIFT — several business days.
Payment systems and services
Vietnam's payment ecosystem: main payment systems and services. MoMo super app — one of Vietnam's largest fintech services with an audience of over 30 million users: money transfers, QR payments, installment plans, and bill payments. ZaloPay — an e-wallet of the Zalo ecosystem, Vietnam's WhatsApp equivalent, widely used for in-store and online payments. VNPay — one of Vietnam's largest payment gateways for e-commerce, bank cards, and QR payments. ShopeePay, formerly known as AirPay, — an e-wallet of the Shopee ecosystem, popular for online shopping, payments, and delivery services. Financial regulator — State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), regulating the banking sector and the country's payment system. Banks in Vietnam typically operate Mon–Fri from 8:00 to 17:00; some banks operate on Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00, and MoMo is available 24/7.