Did You Know? Vietcombank QR Now Supports Malaysia and Korea
Maybe you haven't noticed: Vietcombank's QR payment feature now includes support for Malaysia and South Korea, which could reduce the need to exchange cash when traveling to those countries.
What this means for travelers
If your Vietcombank app shows QR scan/payment options for Malaysia and Korea, you may be able to pay at participating merchants in those countries using the app without exchanging large amounts of local cash up front.
Practical points to keep in mind
- Merchant acceptance: You can only pay where the merchant accepts Vietcombank's supported QR or cross-border QR schemes.
- Currency conversion and fees: Even if QR payments are accepted, payments will involve currency conversion; check your app or card terms for any conversion rates or overseas transaction fees.
- Coverage may be limited: Not all stores in Malaysia or Korea will accept Vietcombank QR payments—carry a backup payment method.
- Future expansion: You mentioned hoping for China next—banks often expand supported countries over time, so it's possible but not guaranteed.
Quick tips before you travel
- Verify in the Vietcombank app which countries and merchants are supported.
- Confirm exchange rates and any overseas transaction fees in your account settings or fee schedule.
- Keep a backup card or some local cash for places that don't accept QR payments.
Final note
This update can make short trips to Malaysia and Korea more convenient, but always confirm acceptance and fees before relying on QR-only payments while abroad.
