Pioneering the credit card issuance via VNeID App. — Photo courtesy of VIB

HCM CTIY — Vietnam International Bank (VIB) has become the first bank to use the information from the electronic identification and authentication system (VNeID), with citizens’ consent, to issue credit cards online via the VNeID app.

Leading the way in implementing credit card issuance on the electronic identification and authentication platform (VNeID), VIB not only ensures a swift and convenient credit card application process for Vietnamese users but also guarantees data security for both citizens and banking operations.

Specifically, citizens gain access to official banking services, reducing risks associated with card fraud and black-market lending.

Both the bank and its customers benefit from minimised risks linked to cybercrime by directly connecting to the Ministry of Public Security’s identification and authentication system, which shares information only with citizen consent.

VNeID is becoming increasingly integrated into everyday life, serving nearly 1.9 million daily users. Adding the service of credit card issuance to the national database on population and integrating automatic verification and approval mechanisms directly on the VNeID app creates a strong foundation for VIB to deliver the best user experience and societal benefits.

Head of VIB’s Card Business Division, Tường Nguyễn, expressed confidence that the online credit card via VNeID will elevate citizens’ payment experiences.

Customers with a level-2 VNeID account can easily apply for a credit card online in just seven simple steps, taking only three to five minutes and receive the card within 15-30 minutes. This new process also enhances VIB’s card approval capability through three steps of data sharing with citizen consent on the app, she said.

How to install VNeID and the 7 steps to apply for a VIB credit card. — Photo courtesy of VIB

To apply for a VIB credit card through the VNeID app, customers need to install the app via the App Store or Google Play and activate a level-2 VNeID account.

On the app, they can apply for a card through the following seven steps: Select Other Services > Select Banking Services > Choose VIB Bank > Select Credit Card Issuance > Enter Password > Read and Confirm > Redirect to VIB’s Website and Follow the Instructions.

To complete the application, customers only need to consent to share their data on VNeID with VIB and register a card application on website VIB.

VIB will approve applications within 30 minutes, provided customers meet basic requirements such as being at least 20 years old, having a salaried income, paying social insurance, or being a third or fourth-year university student, alongside other conditions as per legal and VIB’s internal regulations.

Speaking on becoming the first bank to implement online credit card issuance via VNeID, Tường Nguyễn emphasised that this is a strong testament to VIB’s pioneering efforts in card technology over the past six years.

VIB currently leads the card trend in several key indicators including the number of cards issued, total spending through cards and high recognition from reputable international organisations.

VIB’s credit cards are increasingly popular. — Photo courtesy of VIB

As of the end of September 2024, VIB had 800,000 cards in circulation, nine times more than six years ago.

From 2018 to 2023, customer spending through VIB credit cards grew more than eleven fold, reaching a total spending milestone of US$4 billion in 2023, making it one of the top Mastercard market leaders in Việt Nam.

VIB has also received numerous awards such as 'The First Bank to Apply AR Technology to Credit Cards in Việt Nam from Visa and 'Breakthrough in credit Card Digitisation' from Mastercard.

Leveraging its technological edge, VIB has continuously developed and restructured an innovative, multi-functional credit card ecosystem with many perks, meeting even the smallest needs of different customer segments.

This includes cashback/rewards up to 15 per cent (Online Plus 2in1, Super Card, Cash Back, Rewards Unlimited, LazCard), unlimited miles accumulation for travel (Travel Elite, Premier Boundless), and family spending rewards (Family Link), or cards allowing 100 per cent limit cash withdrawal with free fees and interest (Financial Free).

Additionally, VIB constantly enhances its card products and services, offering personalised user experiences in feature customisation (cashback/rewards; spending categories), services (choosing statement date, minimum payment amount, automatic debt deduction, transaction limit) and more recently, card designs via AI technology.

“At every user touchpoint, VIB incorporates advanced technologies, superior product features and a wide range of perks. With this new touchpoint VNeID, we aim to further bridge the gap with the digital citizen generation, enhancing the connection experience with VIB’s 10 current credit card products,” the VIB’s representative said. — VNS