Banks

Woori Bank Vietnam Ltd
RecommendedWoori Bank Vietnam Ltd is a vetted banks partner in our Hanoi network for foreign property buyers.
- City
- Hanoi
- Segment
- Premium
- Best for
- Both expats & locals
- Languages
- EN · VN
Overview
Woori Bank Vietnam Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of South Korea's Woori Bank, a major financial institution that established its initial presence in Vietnam in 1997. Headquartered in Hanoi, the bank has grown into one of the largest foreign-capitalized banks in the country, building a premium reputation for financial stability and localized service. It caters to both corporate entities and individual clients, positioning itself as a reliable partner for foreign investors and expatriates navigating the local market.
For international buyers and expatriates purchasing or managing residential property in Hanoi, the bank offers a comprehensive suite of retail services. These include secure deposit accounts, credit and debit cards, insurance products, and overseas remittances. Crucially for real estate transactions, Woori Bank Vietnam provides both unsecured personal loans and structured mortgage loans, such as real estate and apartment financing, alongside dedicated financial solutions for Korean expatriates, including study guarantees for education in South Korea.
The bank is highly accessible to foreign clients, utilizing English and Vietnamese as its primary working languages alongside Korean. While non-residents must navigate local regulatory frameworks to open accounts or secure financing, the bank provides dedicated support to guide expatriates through the necessary documentation and residency requirements. This premium, cross-border focus makes it a practical choice for international buyers looking for structured property transactions in Vietnam.
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Strengths
- +Largest charter capital of any foreign-owned bank in Vietnam — VND 12,500 billion since an April 2024 increase
- +Licensed and supervised by the State Bank of Vietnam, and a deposit-insurance participant since 2016
- +Growing network of 26+ branches and transaction offices across Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and industrial provinces
Watch-outs
- −The We Home Loan mortgage is closed to non-resident foreign buyers — a TRC and minimum income are required
- −No centrally published fee schedule for everyday accounts; pricing must be confirmed branch by branch
- −Historically built around Korea's corporate and FDI client base in Vietnam, so retail depth for other nationalities varies by branch
Listing based on our internal partner vetting. We publish no contact details — introductions are made on request.
