GLN Launches Vietnam QR Payments
Analysis based on 15 articles · First reported Apr 26, 2026 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026
The launch of the nationwide QR payment service by GLN International in Vietnam, in partnership with National Payment Corporation of Vietnam and with Hana Bank as the settlement bank, is expected to boost digital payment adoption and cross-border tourism between South Korea and Vietnam. This development positively impacts the financial services and technology industries, particularly for GLN International and Hana Bank, by expanding their market reach and service offerings.
GLN International, a subsidiary of Hana Bank under Mizuho Financial Group, has launched a nationwide QR payment service in Vietnam. This service directly integrates GLN International into Vietnam's national QR payment infrastructure, VietQR Global, operated by National Payment Corporation of Vietnam. The launch ceremony took place on April 23 in Vietnam, attended by representatives from the Vietnam — State Bank of Vietnam, National Payment Corporation of Vietnam, Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, and Hana Bank. Hana Bank has been designated by the Vietnam — State Bank of Vietnam as the sole Korean financial institution to act as a settlement bank for this service. The integration allows users of GLN International's partner apps, including major Korean fintech apps like Toss, PurpleGLN, Hana OneQ, Hana Money, and Hana Card, to make QR payments across Vietnam without currency exchange. The service is available in key tourist destinations and is expected to expand to platforms such as Naver and KB Banking App. This initiative aims to simplify cross-border payments for travelers and support inbound use cases for Vietnamese users in South Korea.
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