Traders at wet markets in the central city of Da Nang are now able to go cashless as they can use e-wallet mobile app Viettel Money under a 4.0 wet market model introduced on April 8.
A Viettel staff instructs buyers to use QR code to pay at a wet market. (Photo: VNA)
Da Nang (VNA) – Traders at wet marketsin the central city of Da Nang are now able to go cashless as they can use e-wallet mobileapp Viettel Money under a 4.0 wet market model introduced on April 8.
The new model was launched by the municipal Department ofIndustry and Trade and the Da Nang branch of military-run telecom group Viettel,aiming to accelerate digital transformation and use of the non-cash payment method at thecity’s wet markets and provide more opportunities for local residents toexperience modern payment services.
Owners of over 1,000 stalls at Da Nang’s three major wet markets – Con, Han andDong Da – have been provided with a QR code enabling users to make online payments through access with 37 banks and Viettel Money.
As payments now only require scanning of the QR code, withno cash nor changes involved, they become very fast and convenient, said KhucThi Hien Khuyen, who runs a stall selling “gio” and “cha” (Vietnamese porksausages) at Con Market. For every 10 buyers, 7 – 8 will scan to pay,she added.
Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and TradeNguyen Huu Hanh said the model will be scaled up at other wet markets citywideas a way to promote cashless payments and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The vendors will also receive help to promote their productson e-commerce sites while Viettel will open a post office at wet markets to supportgoods’ shipments and delivery, he revealed./.
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A Viettel staff instructs buyers to use QR code to pay at a wet market. (Photo: VNA)
