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Sacombank expands cross-border QR code payment facility to Laos

Jan 20th at 13:41
20-01-2025 13:41:06+07:00

Sacombank expands cross-border QR code payment facility to Laos

After Thailand and Cambodia, it is now Laos where Vietnamese can now use the Sacombank Pay app to scan QR codes to make payments.

Sacombank offers cross-border QR code payment services in Laos. — Photo courtesy of the bank

Customers using Sacombank Pay can carry out transactions at merchants’ that are part of the Lao National Payment Network.

Customers will get transaction and foreign currency conversion fees waived as they use funds from their Sacombank Napas domestic debit/credit cards.

“Sacombank continues to be a pioneering bank in launching payment connection services via QR codes with Laos,” a Sacombank spokesperson said.

“We believe this initiative will facilitate trade activities and promote economic and tourism development in both countries.” 

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