Vision and mission
Core Values
Cultural Identity

Cultural Identity

Reliability

Upholding trustworthiness and professionalism.

Standards

Respecting principles and maintaining high standards of behavior

Readiness for Innovation

Always striving for novelty, modernity, and sophistication

Sustainability

Working for long-term benefits.

Humanity

Valuing ethics, being approachable, empathetic, and compassionate

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History of Development

History of Development
Important milestone
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The JSC Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam, formerly known as Bank for Foreign trade of Vietnam, was established on April 01st, 1963 from the Foreign Exchange Bureau (of the State Bank of Vietnam).


As the first State-owned commercial bank selected by the government to pilot privatization, Vietcombank officially commenced operations as a joint-stock commercial bank on June 2, 2008, following the successful execution of its privatization plan through an initial public offering of shares. On June 30, 2009, Vietcombank’s shares (stock code: VCB) were officially listed on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange.

Throughout our over 60-year journey of establishment and growth, Vietcombank has made pivotal contributions to the stability and development of the national economy, excelling as a prominent foreignoriented bank, efficiently serving domestic economic development while exerting significant influence on both the regional and global financial communities.

Originating as a specialised bank serving the country’s external economic activities, Vietcombank has evolved into a full-service, multi-functional financial institution. Today, it operates across a wide range of sectors, offering top-tier services in international trade, traditional banking activities such as capital management, fund mobilization, credit provision, and project financing, as well as modern banking services including foreign exchange, derivatives, card services, and electronic banking.

With a modern technical infrastructure and the successful transformation of Core Banking system at the beginning of 2020, Vietcombank holds numerous advantages in leveraging advanced technologies to automate banking services and develop electronic banking products based on cutting-edge platforms. The digital transaction space, alongside multifunctional digital banking services such as VCB Digibank, VCB – iB@nking, VCB CashUp, and VCB DigiBiz, continues to attract a wide range of individual and corporate customers due to their convenience, speed, security and efficiency.

These offerings promote a shift towards cashless payment habits among a diverse customer base. With a history spanning over half a century in the market, Vietcombank has established itself as one of Vietnam’s largest commercial banks. Presently, Vietcombank operates an extensive network of more than 600 branches, transaction offices, representative offices and member units both domestically and internationally, including: one Head Office in Hanoi; 131 branches; 536 transaction offices; four domestic subsidiaries (Financial Leasing Company, Securities Company, Remittance Company, VCBNeo); three international subsidiaries (Vinafico Hongkong Company, Vietcombank Remittance Company in the United States, Vietcombank subsidiary in Laos); one Representative Office in Ho Chi Minh City; one Representative Office in Singapore; one Representative Office in the United States; three public service units (Training and Development Center, Cash Processing Centre in Hanoi, Cash Processing Centre in Ho Chi Minh City); and four joint ventures and affiliates. Vietcombank employs over 24,000 personnel. Furthermore, Vietcombank has established an autobank system featuring 3,090 ATMs and a network of 121,035 card payment acceptance units nationwide. The bank’s operations are additionally supported by a global network of 1,194 correspondent banks across 87 countries and territories worldwide.

With its extensive operational experience and a competent team adept atskilled in navigating the complexities of the modern business environment and characterised by high levels of integration, Vietcombank consistently remains the preferred choice for leading corporations, large enterprises and a diverse clientele of individual customers.

Vietcombank has systematically affirmed and strengthened its role as a pioneering institution, continuously innovating and leading in all aspects of operations with utmost efficiency and top-tier operational quality within Vietnam’s banking sector.

Currently, Vietcombank’s total assets have exceeded VND2 quadrillion, with pretax profits surpassing USD1.5 billion. With a market capitalisation of approximately USD20 billion, Vietcombank ranks among the world’s 100 largest listed banks by market capitalisation, according to Reuters. Vietcombank has consistently earned the esteemed title of “Best Bank in Vietnam” from reputable global organisations over several years. It holds the highest credit ratings from S&P, Fitch Ratings, and Moody’s, the most prestigious international credit rating agencies, among commercial banks in Vietnam. Domestically, Vietcombank proudly stands as the sole bank to achieve the “National Brand” recognition for nine consecutive years. It is also recognised as the “Largest Taxpayer Bank in Vietnam” and the “Bank with the Best Working Environment in Vietnam.”

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of establishment (01/04/1963 - 01/04/2023), Vietcombank had the honor of being awarded the title “Hero of Labor” by the Party and State.

Through intellectual acumen and steadfast dedication, successive generations of Vietcombank officials have steadfastly endeavoured consistently worked to foster the bank’s sustainable development.

Looking ahead to 2030, we aim to uphold Vietcombank’s standing as Vietnam’s leading bank, to ascendrise among the world’s top 200 largest financial institutions and to feature prominently among the globe’s 700 largest publicly listed enterprises, making substantial contributions to Vietnam’s sustainable development.

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  • 2000
  • 1987
  • 1975
  • 1965
  • 1963
  • 1955
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Leading in innovation and digital transformation

Vietcombank has been awarded prestigious prizes: the most innovative and efficient bank in Vietnam; an exemplary digital transformation bank

Reaffirming social responsibility

Vietcombank is the No. 1 bank to contribute tax to the state budget

Promoting management capacity

January 2021, The Asian Banker magazine awarded Joint Stock Commercial Bank for Foreign Trade of Vietnam the award of “Best-managed bank during the COVID-19 pandemic”

Vietcombank applied advanced technology systems, firmly affirming the No. 1 position

On January 27th, 2020: Vietcombank successfully went live with its Core Banking system; During this period, Vietcombank has successfully overcome the Covid-19 pandemic and solidified its position as the number one bank in Vietnam across multiple aspects. It is also listed among the top 100 publicly traded banks globally in terms of market capitalization, according to Reuters

Continuing to expand operations, achieving a record profit of 1 billion US dollars.

On November 1st, 2019, Vietcombank’s Representative Office was officially launched in the U.S; On November 12th, 2019, Vietcombank signed an insurance distribution agreement with FWD Insurance Company, which has the largest value in the life insurance sector up to the signing date; In 2019, Vietcombank continued to achieve impressive breakthroughs and new records, becoming the first Vietnamese bank to reach USD 01 billion in profit

Expanding the operating network abroad and meet international standards

On October 19th, 2018, Vietcombank officially inaugurated its operations in Laos; On November 28th, 2018, Vietcombank became the first bank officially granted Decision No. 2315/QD-NHNN by the State Bank of Vietnam approving the implementation of Basel II. The Bank is allowed to apply Circular No. 41 one year earlier than required.

Issuing development strategy

December 1, 2016: Vietcombank issued its development strategy until 2020. In 2016, Vietcombank regained the No. 1 position in profit.

Launching a new brand identity system

March 31, 2013: Vietcombank launched a new brand identity system with the slogan "Together for the future"

Signing strategic shareholder contract

On September 30, 2011: Vietcombank signed a strategic shareholder contract with Mizuho Corporate Bank of Mizuho Financial Group, Japan.

Listing and trading on the stock exchange

On June 30th, 2009: VCB shares were officially listed and traded on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange (HOSE)

Converting into a joint stock commercial bank

On June 2nd, 2008: Vietcombank officially converted into a joint stock commercial bank after pioneering equitization and successfully issuing initial public offerings (IPO) in 2007

Completing the successful Restructuring Scheme

2000-2005: Vietcombank pioneered building and completing the successful Restructuring Scheme and modernization bank

Issuing Vietnamese dong bills of foreign currency origin

1987: Vietcombank is the only commercial bank allowed to issue Vietnamese dong bills of foreign currencies origin, contributing to the synchronous management of foreign currency use and spending.

Taking over the old banking system, confirm the role of foreign bank

From April 1975 to 1987: Vietcombank participated in taking over the old banking system, inheriting Vietnam's membership rights at international financial institutions; participated in handling the national debt, fighting against embargoes; successfully assumed the role of the only bank holding the monopoly on three aspects: foreign currency, import-export credit and payment for international transactions.

Operating the monetary route

From April 1965 to April 1975: Vietcombank directly participated in the operation of the monetary route (codename B29), received and "processed" money from abroad, brought it back to the country to manage and provide aid for Southern Revolution

Vietcombank officially went into operation

April 1st, 1963: Vietcombank officially went into operation ( in accordance with Decree No. 115/CP dated October 30th, 1962 issued by the Government Council)

The predecessor of Vietcombank

January 1st, 1955: Establish the Foreign Exchange Management Department under the Vietnam National Bank - The predecessor of Vietcombank

Awards and Achievements

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2022
National Brand Award
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2023
Leading Digital Transformation Bank
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