UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have launched a pilot programme for cross-border QR payments between China and Vietnam. The initiative aims to improve mobile payment options for Chinese visitors in Vietnam and strengthen links between the two countries. The pilot builds on earlier agreements. In October 2024, UPI and [...] The post China and Vietnam Begin Cross-Border QR Payment Pilot appeared first on Fintech Hong Kong.UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have launched a pilot programme for cross-border QR payments between China and Vietnam. The initiative aims to improve mobile payment options for Chinese visitors in Vietnam and strengthen links between the two countries. The pilot builds on earlier agreements. In October 2024, UPI and [...] The post China and Vietnam Begin Cross-Border QR Payment Pilot appeared first on Fintech Hong Kong.

China and Vietnam Begin Cross-Border QR Payment Pilot

UnionPay International (UPI) and the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) have launched a pilot programme for cross-border QR payments between China and Vietnam.

The initiative aims to improve mobile payment options for Chinese visitors in Vietnam and strengthen links between the two countries.

The pilot builds on earlier agreements.

In October 2024, UPI and NAPAS signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cross-border payment cooperation.

Leaders from both governments witnessed the signing.

In April 2025, UPI, NAPAS, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), and Vietcombank signed a four-party agreement in Hanoi.

The deal confirmed their plan to introduce QR payment interconnection within the year.

Chinese tourists can now scan VietQR Global QR codes at participating merchants using the UnionPay App or partner bank apps.

This allows cashless payments in major shopping areas, tourist sites, restaurants, and other outlets.

Participating institutions expect more than 30,000 merchants to accept QR payments by the end of 2025.

In 2026, NAPAS plans to expand the programme to all member institutions, including banks, payment companies, and major local e-wallets.

This will widen acceptance across the country.

UPI and NAPAS also intend to enable Vietnamese users to scan UnionPay QR codes in China through NAPAS member bank apps.

This will create two-way QR compatibility for travellers and residents.

Larry Wang, CEO of UnionPay International, said:

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