MoneyGram launches first real-time P2P payment solution to Vietnam using Visa Direct

Feb 4th at 13:56
04-02-2021 13:56:22+07:00

MoneyGram launches first real-time P2P payment solution to Vietnam using Visa Direct

MoneyGram International, Inc., a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, and Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, today launched a real-time peer-to-peer payment solution to Vietnam.

MoneyGram launches first real-time P2P payment solution to Vietnam using Visa Direct
Consumers can transfer money digitally through the MoneyGram mobile app or website to arrive almost instantly to any Visa cardholder in Vietnam

This latest integration in the partnership between MoneyGram, Visa, Sacombank, and other leading banks across the country enables customers to transfer money from the US, UK, and 18 European countries to Vietnam quickly and securely through Visa Direct.

Consumers can transfer money digitally through the MoneyGram mobile app or website to arrive almost instantly to any Visa cardholder located in Vietnam.

“We’ve already hit the ground running in 2021, and this latest integration with Visa Direct further improves our leading customer experience and will help execute our strategy to scale digital growth in one of the largest remittance markets in the world,” said Grant Lines, global chief revenue officer at MoneyGram. “We’ve built a modern, mobile, and API-driven company that has enabled MoneyGram to become the preferred partner for cross-border transfers, and we’re excited to continue to expand our real-time transfer capabilities with Visa Direct.”

From now until June 30, 2021, consumers can send money to a Visa debit card in Vietnam without incurring a transfer fee.

“Our digital solution will enable MoneyGram consumers to quickly and conveniently receive money directly into their bank accounts via Visa Direct,” said Dang Tuyet Dung, country manager at Visa Vietnam and Laos. “Cardholders can use any Visa debit or prepaid card to receive cross-border payments via Visa’s real-time push payment solution. This partnership with MoneyGram will support Vietnam’s economic growth and streamline the remittance transferring process, which is vital to our customers’ digital experience and helps introduce our innovations to consumers.”

Vietnam is deemed one of the top-10 remittance recipients in the world. The millions of Vietnamese living and working abroad will now be able to use MoneyGram to send money seamlessly and conveniently to families and friends back at home.

“In this digital age, we believe it is important to introduce solutions that can improve our cardholders’ lives,” said Nguyen Minh Tam, deputy general manager at Sacombank. “We’re excited to once again be at the forefront of innovation with Visa Direct making cross-border remittances hassle-free and efficient to any Sacombank account holder in Vietnam using their Visa card on Sacombank Pay application.”

With Visa Direct, customers can now transfer up to $2,500 per transaction and $10,000 per day. From now until June 30, 2021, consumers can send money to a Visa debit card in Vietnam without incurring a transfer fee.

VIR





NEWS SAME CATEGORY

Additions to auto accident rules ease insurers’ responsibilities

Insurers will not pay out to drivers causing accidents in Vietnam if they were found to have alcohol in their blood or on their breath, or are under the influence...

Standard Chartered Vietnam appoints Michele Wee as new CEO

Standard Chartered Bank today announced the appointment of Michele Wee as CEO for Vietnam, effective from February 1. She will report to Patrick Lee, cluster CEO...

VAMC bad debts exchange platform to soon receive approval

The Vietnam Asset Management Company (VAMC) bad debts exchange platform will be approved by the central bank at the beginning of 2021.

E-wallets' promotion programmes see less appetising

Luring in e-wallet users by plentiful promotion activities seems to be less attractive as the payment method still occupies for a small proportion.

Kienlongbank sets strategic goals for 2021

Kienlongbank has just held a conference to summarise its business activities in 2020 and implemented a new business plan for 2021.

Vietnam banks required to meet cash demand ahead of Tet

Relevant agencies are required to strengthen inspection, detect and strictly handle violations in foreign/cash exchange trading, according to the State Bank of...

Sun Life Vietnam increases charter capital

Sun Life Vietnam, a local subsidiary of Canada-based financial group Sun Life, has just been approved by the Ministry of Finance to increase its charter capital...

Corporate bonds see 38.8 pct rise

The value of corporate bonds issued increased by 38.8 percent to VND437.6 trillion ($19 billion) last year, according to a report of securities company VNDirect.

Hanwha Life Vietnam CEO: changed the way we think, work, and communicate with customers

Appointed as CEO cum chairman of the Member Council of Hanwha Life Vietnam since March 2020, Im Dong Jun shared his perspectives on the company’s development...

BAC A BANK joins financial market in Bac Ninh

BAC A BANK has officially entered the financial market in the northern province of Bac Ninh with the launch of a local branch.

Bank stocks

Insurance stocks


MOST READ


Back To Top