Supporting your business growth in Vietnam and beyond

Operating from Ho Chi Minh city, our local team offers expert insights and guidance on expanding domestically or overseas

Overview

Our branch obtained its license on 31 October 1996 and established its first branch in Vung Tau City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province. The branch commenced operations on 28 April 1997. Today, the branch operates out of Ho Chi Minh City.

The branch operates under a Foreign Bank Branch license which allows the branch to engage in all commercial banking activities, including offering both local currency and USD commercial loans. The branch serves foreign companies, joint ventures and domestic corporates.

As one of Asia’s largest and most respected banks, and with a track record of serving businesses in Vietnam for over 25 years, the team in OCBC Ho Chi Minh City is well equipped to support your expansion in Vietnam.

Our capabilities

Capitalise on our deep local market knowledge to support your business expansion. We offer sustainable and efficient business solutions including issuance of guarantees and bonds, trade finance, project financing and syndicated loans as well as deposits taking. We provide term, bridge and working capital financing in all major currencies.

Cash Management

  • Fixed Deposit Account
  • Current Account
  • Savings Account
  • Remittances and Payments
  • Electronic Banking Services (OCBC Velocity)

Credit Facilities

Our finance solutions help you manage your cash and trade flows more efficiently. Gaining more control over cash flows can help you to achieve your goals – whether it is to self-fund growth, reduce debt or expand your business.

Trade Finance

Available in all major currencies, our trade finance solutions include:

Import

  • Documentary Letters of Credit
  • Trust Receipts
  • Import Documentary Collection
  • Draft Loan-Purchase
  • Shipping Guarantee/Airway Bill Endorsement
  • Letter of Guarantee/Standby Letter of Credit

Export

  • Export Letter of Credit Advising
  • Export Letter of Credit Negotiation
  • Export Documentary Collection
  • Export Bills Discounting
  • Letter of Credit Confirmation
  • Letter of Credit Transfer
  • Draft Loan-Sales

Our trade specialists have the in-depth knowledge to help you manage market risks.

Foreign Exchange Services

Manage your foreign exchange exposures such as payment/receipt of trade bill, remittances or funds transfer with the various foreign exchange services we offer.

Escrow Account Agency

Our experienced escrow agents are here to simplify, receive, safe-keep, service and manage escrowed assets such as cash, securities, property, contracts or other collaterals. With their support, your business’ transaction flows can be simplified and centralised.

Project Account Agency

We offer various financing facilities to meet your contract/project financing needs. Financing packages can be customized to your business needs.

Start expanding with us

Start your business journey in Vietnam with us