In compliance with Circular 17/2024/TT-NHNN issued by the State Bank of Vietnam on the opening and use of current accounts at payment service providers, effective from July 1, 2025, corporate customers will only be allowed to withdraw funds or make payment transactions via electronic channels after the Legal Representative (LR) has successfully completed identity verification using official identification documents and biometric information.
To avoid any disruption to your company’s financial transactions on Internet Banking, VIB Corp, and VIB Business, VIB strongly recommends that the LR complete biometric authentication before July 1, 2025.
Available methods for completing biometric authentication include:
Channels |
Target users |
Instructions |
MyVIB Application |
LR who are Vietnamese citizens |
Steps to follow:
- Step 1: Download the latest version of MyVIB from App Store/Google Play.
- Step 2: Log in and access the Others menu, select Verify Now.
- Step 3: Take photos of the front and back of the chip-embedded Citizen Identity Card.
- Step 4: Take a portrait photo (selfie) following the on-screen instructions.
- Step 5: Verify information via NFC and complete registration.
View detailed instructions here.
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VIB Corp Application |
LR who are Vietnamese citizens |
Main steps:
- Step 1: Download the latest version of the VIB Corp app from the App Store or Google Play.
- Step 2: Log in to VIB Corp using your registered username and password (if you're already using Internet Banking/ VIB Corp).
- Step 3: Go to the “Settings” menu and select “Register/Update Biometrics”.
- Step 4: Take photos of the front and back of your Citizen ID Card.
- Step 5: Take a portrait photo as instructed on the app screen.
- Step 6: Verify your information via NFC and complete the registration.
View detailed instructions here. |
VIB Business Application |
LR who are Vietnamese citizens |
VIB will officially announce the time to apply biometric authentication feature for LR via VIB Business channel in the near future. |
VIB branches/transaction offices |
LR who are Vietnamese citizens or foreign nationals |
Please visit a VIB Branch/Transaction Office to receive guidance on completing biometric information verification. |
Note: Documents required for biometric information verification:
- For Vietnamese citizens: A valid Citizen ID Card;
- For foreign nationals: A valid passport and documents proving legal entry into Vietnam.
For detailed assistance, please contact our 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1900 2200 (VND 1,000/minute), or email us at dvkh247@vib.com.vn.
Sincerely,
Vietnam International Bank (VIB)