Decision No. 1140/2004/QĐ-NHNN of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam abolishes Bank Codes for some foreign bank branches, amends the symbols of province and city codes and payment transaction names of joint venture banks and foreign bank branches. The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.
Scope of application
Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam, Director of the Office, Head of Accounting and Finance Department, Director of Banking Information Technology Department, Heads of units under the Central State Bank; General Directors (Directors) of Credit Institutions and National Treasury.
Key points
- Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam → abolish Bank Code of Branch CREDIT LYONNAIS BANK - 603, Branch BANK of AMERICA-606 and Branch ING-BANK-608.
- Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam → amend the symbol of province and centrally governed city codes in Appendix No. 1.
- Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam → amend the fourth item, Point 4 and the nineteenth item, Point 5 of Appendix No. 3 regarding the payment transaction names of joint venture banks and foreign bank branches.
- The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Positive impact: Helps update and improve the accuracy of the banking code system, facilitating payment transactions.
- Negative impact: May cause difficulties in transitioning to new banking codes for credit institutions.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When does this Decision take effect?
The Decision takes effect fifteen days after publication in the Official Gazette.
How are joint venture banks and foreign bank branches affected?
Joint venture banks and foreign bank branches must adjust their Bank Codes, symbols of province and city codes, and payment transaction names according to the new regulations.
On what basis did the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam issue this Decision?
The Decision is based on the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam, and the Decree on the Functions, Tasks, and Authorities of Ministries and Ministerial-Level Agencies.
Which joint venture banks are affected?
The joint venture bank Viet - Thai with Code 504 has been amended.
Are there any changes to the payment transaction names of foreign bank branches?
The foreign bank branch Calyon with Code 621 has been amended.
Full text
Pursuant to …;
Regarding the cancellation of Bank Codes; amending and supplementing the symbols of Province and City Codes; amending the payment transaction names of Joint-Stock Banks and Foreign Bank Branches in Appendix 1 and at Points 4 and 5 of Appendix 3 attached to Decision No. 1247/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated October 20, 2003 issued by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on the Regulations on the System of Bank Codes used in Payment Transactions through the State Bank of Vietnam.
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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam dated December 12, 1997 and the Law Amending and Supplementing Certain Provisions of the Law on the State Bank of Vietnam dated June 17, 2003;
Pursuant to the Law on Credit Institutions dated December 12, 1997;
Pursuant to Decree No. 86/2002/NĐ-CP dated November 5, 2002 of the Government stipulating functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of Ministries and Ministerial-Level Agencies;
At the proposal of the Director of the Accounting and Finance Department.
DECISION:
Article 1. Cancel the Bank Code of the Foreign Bank Branch CREDIT LYONNAIS BANK - 603; the State Bank of Vietnam Branch BANK OF AMERICA-606 and the Foreign Bank Branch ING-BANK-608 at Point 5 of Appendix 3 attached to Decision No. 1247/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated October 20, 2003 issued by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on the Regulations on the System of Bank Codes used in Payment Transactions through the State Bank of Vietnam.
Article 2. Amend and supplement the symbol of Province and Central City Codes in Appendix 1 attached to Decision No. 1247/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated October 20, 2003 issued by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on the Regulations on the System of Bank Codes used in Payment Transactions through the State Bank of Vietnam as follows:
Symbol of Province and Central City Codes:
|
Province/City name |
Code |
|
Dien Bien |
19 |
|
Lai Chau |
22 |
|
Dak Nong |
57 |
|
Hau Giang |
64 |
Article 3. Amend the fourth serial number of Point 4 and the nineteenth serial number of Point 5 in Appendix 3 attached to Decision No. 1247/2003/QĐ-NHNN dated October 20, 2003 issued by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam on the Regulations on the System of Bank Codes used in Payment Transactions through the State Bank of Vietnam as follows:
4. Joint-Stock Banks:
|
Serial Number |
Name of Joint-Stock Bank |
Serial Number Symbol |
|
4 |
Viet-Thai Joint-Stock Bank |
504 |
5. Foreign Banks in Vietnam:
|
Serial Number |
Name of Joint-Stock Bank |
Serial Number Symbol |
|
19 |
Calyon Bank |
621 |
Article 4. This Decision takes effect fifteen days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette.
Article 5. The Head of the Office, Heads of Accounting and Finance Department, Director of Information Technology Department of the State Bank of Vietnam, Heads of Units under the State Bank of Vietnam, General Directors (Directors) of Credit Institutions and National Treasury are responsible for implementing this Decision./.
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