NCB Bank Pioneers Payment Solutions on Visit Vietnam Platform, Elevating Vietnamese Tourism

Crafting Seamless, Modern Travel Experiences for Vietnam

Visit Vietnam is a national tourism and data platform, endorsed by the Government, in collaboration with the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) and the National Data Association (NDA), operated by Sun Group. Aimed at becoming the ultimate “digital touchpoint” for Vietnamese tourism, the platform enables domestic and international travelers to search for information, plan itineraries, book travel, accommodation, entertainment services, and directly connect with tourism businesses nationwide—all in one place. By leveraging real-time tourism data, travelers, businesses, and authorities can gain insights into market trends by the hour, from destination crowds to ongoing activities and prominent consumer behaviors, ensuring informed decisions and exceptional experiences.

As a strategic partner of Visit Vietnam, NCB Bank offers the iziPay digital payment solution (in partnership with the National Data Association and VISA), providing secure, modern, and seamless transactions integrated directly into the platform. Customers can effortlessly book services and pay via the Visit Vietnam app, enjoying secure and uninterrupted payments at acceptance points across Vietnam. This eliminates common barriers faced by international travelers, such as payment challenges in foreign countries or the inconvenience of using cash or exchanging currency.

The solution is tailored to international spending habits and domestic consumer trends, promising a convenient payment experience—a vital component of an ideal journey for travelers in Vietnam. This ensures visitors can fully enjoy their exploration and relaxation with peace of mind.

Pioneering International Payment Solutions, Bringing the World to Vietnam

Beyond the iziPay solution integrated with Visit Vietnam, NCB is recognized as a pioneer in developing cross-border payment solutions, supporting the attraction of international tourists to Vietnam with the vision of “Transforming Transactions into Experiences: Payments as a National Competitive Advantage in Tourism.”

To date, NCB has partnered with NAPAS to successfully implement QRGlobal international payments, allowing tourists from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and China (UnionPay) to use their home banking apps or payment platforms for transactions at NCB’s QRPay acceptance points in Vietnam. This ensures fast, transparent, and secure payments. Moving forward, NCB and NAPAS will expand connectivity to offer convenient international payment services for travelers from South Korea, China (Alipay), Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and India, aiming for a global payment network.

For travelers preferring international card payments, NCB offers a convenient solution with 100% online credit card issuance via the NCB iziMobile app in just minutes. Users receive a virtual card instantly for spending, while the physical card is flexibly delivered to their location or collected at NCB’s self-service kiosks. Visa cardholders enjoy practical travel and leisure benefits, including 10% cashback on Booking.com reservations, 15% off Agoda services, up to 30% discounts on spa, dining, and golf at premium resorts nationwide, and complimentary access to 23 Song Hong Business Lounges across Vietnam.

NCB’s partnership with Visit Vietnam underscores its commitment to inclusive finance, innovation, and enhanced customer experiences. Through cutting-edge payment solutions, NCB not only helps Vietnamese tourism connect with global travelers but also fosters Vietnam’s image as a welcoming, convenient, and digitally integrated nation.