Domestic electronic transfers worth VND500 million (over $18,900) or more, and international electronic transfers of $1,000 (or the equivalent in foreign currency) or above, will have to be reported to the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV), the Vietnam News Agency quoted  the SBV's Circular No. 27/2025/TT-NHNN as reporting. 

The circular, which will come into force on November 1, provides implementation guidance on several provisions of the Law on anti-money laundering. 

Suspicious transactions will also fall under the reporting requirement, with responsibility resting on financial institutions such as commercial banks and payment intermediaries.

The circular also stipulates value thresholds and documentary requirements to be submitted to customs authorities at border gates when individuals carry cash in foreign currencies or Vietnamese dong (VND), negotiable instruments, precious metals, or gemstones exceeding permitted limits. Specifically, the threshold for precious metals (excluding gold) and gemstones is set at VND400 million while the same applies to negotiable instruments.