Vietnamese · B1 (Intermediate)
Banking in Vietnamese: Words & Phrases
Quick answer: The most useful Vietnamese words for banking are tài khoản ngân hàng (bank account), rút tiền (to withdraw money) and gửi tiền (to deposit money). The full Vietnamese banking phrase list with example sentences is below.
The essential Vietnamese vocabulary for banking, with example sentences and English translations. This is B1 (Intermediate) material — exactly the kind of practical language you need when you're learning Vietnamese to live, work, or settle abroad.
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Key banking vocabulary
| Vietnamese | English |
|---|---|
| tài khoản ngân hàng | bank account |
| rút tiền | to withdraw money |
| gửi tiền | to deposit money |
| chuyển khoản | bank transfer |
| thâm hụt | overdraft |
| sao kê ngân hàng | bank statement |
| ghi nợ tự động | direct debit / auto debit |
| phí dịch vụ ngân hàng | bank charges |
| lãi suất | interest rate |
| vay vốn | loan |
Example sentences
Tôi có tài khoản tại Vietcombank.
I have an account at Vietcombank.
Tôi muốn rút hai triệu đồng.
I want to withdraw two million dong.
Tôi chuyển khoản để trả tiền thuê.
I make a bank transfer to pay rent.
Tài khoản của tôi bị thâm hụt.
My account is in overdraft.
Hóa đơn điện được trừ qua ghi nợ tự động.
The electricity bill is deducted by direct debit.
Tôi tìm tài khoản miễn phí.
I am looking for a fee-free account.
How to actually learn these
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