NAPAS’s recommendations to customers to prevent fraudulent transactions

Should
Secure all payment information including: Card number, valid date, OTP code, etc. Report immediately to the card/account issuing Bank as soon as possible if you notice any unusual events which may influence the safety and privacy of your card and account information.
When making payments, always keep the payment process in your sight. Temporary deactivate your card and/or contact the bank issuing your card/account to receive guidance when any abnormal issues are detected during the payment process.
Cover the keypad when entering your PIN code at ATMs and other payment devices.
Disable the online payment function of card when not using.
Check the OTP messages carefully, make sure that the content of OTP messages is correct with the transaction you are doing.
Register/Install notifications for account balance change at banks issuing cards/accounts.
Save hotline numbers of banks issuing cards/accounts on your phone.
Immediately call your issuing Banks hotline numbers to:

 - Request for temporary block/deactivate your card/account if: (i) The account/card has balance fluctuations that are not initiated by the card/account holder;

(ii) When your card or your phone (which the payment application is installed) is lost; etc.
 - Verify information if receiving a call from someone claiming to be a bank employee and asking for your personal information, payment information/details of your card/account, and/or inviting you to engage in services such as card withdrawals, etc.

Should not
Do not click on any links in any text message or email to proceed online transactions You should type directly the address into the browser and carefully observe signs and lock symbols in the address bar to ensure that the payment website address / Internet banking address is accurate. In case you need the information verification, contact the issuing bank using the bank's hotline number.
Do not provide OTP password to ANYONE , even if they claim to be bank employees.
Do not lend or allow others to use your cards.
Do not let the cashier take your card out of your sight. Always make payments in front of you and within your control.
Do not trust announcements of great winning prizes value.
Do not transfer money when receiving messages on social networks. If necessary, you should reverify directly or via phone with relatives or the person requesting the money transfer.

1. How long will it take for customers to transfer money between banks using the NAPAS FastFund 247 service?

NAPAS FastFund 247 service allows customers to transfer and receive money instantly via cards, bank accounts, etc. on channels such as internet banking, mobile banking, ATM, and transaction counters.

2. What should customers do when the money is deducted but the recipients still do not receive the money in their account?

Customers can contact the hotlines of the issuing banks or send inquiry requests according to the specific regulations of each bank.

3. What is the maximum amount that customers can make using the NAPAS FastFund 247 service?

According to current regulations of the State Bank, NAPAS FastFund 247 service allows customers to transfer money with a maximum amount of under 500 million VND per transaction.

4. At what time can customers proceed with NAPAS FastFund 247 transactions?

NAPAS FastFund 247 service can be proceeded anytime, anywhere, 24/7, including holidays, and Tet holidays.

5. Who should customers contact when they have a request to trace a NAPAS FastFund 247 transaction?

Customers can contact the Bank opening their accounts (Issuing bank) to request to trace the transaction according to the regulations of each bank. As a payment intermediary, NAPAS provides tools for member banks to send and receive tracking information immediately to assist in processing and verifying for customers.

1. Which bank provides payment service using VietQR code?

2. What fee do customers have to pay when paying/transferring money by scanning the VietQR code?

Currently, customers are completely free of charge when using the payment function by scanning the VietQR code on payment applications of banks (mobile banking).

3. What are the authentication steps for NAPAS FastFund 247 service with the VietQR code?

When performing NAPAS FastFund 247 transactions using VietQR codes, after entering the amount to be transferred, customers need to enter the OTP verification code provided by banks to their account numbers before completing the transactions.

1. In case chip transactions cannot be proceeded, how do I make the transactions?

In case the customer cannot make a transaction with the chip on the card and the screen of the accepting device appears with the message: “Make a transaction with a magnetic stripe", please perform a swipe of the card to make the same payment as a regular card.

2. How do I know if my domestic debit card is contactless?

Cards with contactless payment feature will have an icon on it. When paying, please touch the card to the icon on the acceptance devices at the point of sale for goods and services for payment.

3. What if I accidentally “touch” more than one time when paying?

When touching the card to the contactless acceptance point on the acceptance device, if the device receives a contactless signal from the card, the screen on the device will show the transaction confirmation and no more contactless signal will be received. Therefore, there will be no case of multiple payments.

4. In case of urgent assistance or further inquiries information, what phone number should I contact?

Please contact the Customer Support Center or the Issuing Bank’s hotline number printed on the back of the card.

5. If I want to have a domestic debit card with a contactless feature, what should I do?

Please contact your account management Bank to inquire about conversion procedures or opening a domestic debit card with contactless payment feature.

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