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I. Advantages of Using Eximbank SMS Banking
As a new and outstanding feature in terms of safety and ease of use, registering for the SMS Banking service from the Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank) brings you the following benefits:
- Receive text notifications for balance changes when there are deposit or withdrawal transactions on your payment deposit account at Eximbank. (Applicable only to transactions of 10,000 VND or more)
- Get the latest updates on promotions from Eximbank, including information on exchange rates.
II. How to Register for Eximbank SMS Banking
Note: Currently, Eximbank offers customers free registration for SMS Banking through three different methods: Registration via SMS, registration on Internet banking, and registration at transaction counters. Each registration method has its own advantages, disadvantages, and specific conditions. Choose the most convenient and secure registration method based on your individual conditions.
- Mandatory requirement: Own a payment deposit account at Eximbank
1. Register for Eximbank SMS Banking via SMS
To register for Eximbank SMS Banking via SMS, simply compose a message using the following format:
EIB SMS [15-digit account number] send to 8149
(Message fee: 1,500 VND/message)
Successful conditions for SMS registration:
- Remember the correct Eximbank account number in use (Eximbank account numbers typically consist of 15 digits). If you forget or cannot recall your account number, you can check through Internet banking or call the Eximbank hotline.
- Read more: How to check your Eximbank account number
- The phone number for sending messages must match the one registered with Eximbank when opening the account.
After successfully registering for Eximbank SMS Banking, the hotline 8149 will send an activation notification to your phone. At this point, the SMS notification service for balance changes is ready for your use.
If registration is unsuccessful, the hotline 8149 will send a notification to your phone. To quickly re-register for the service, you can contact the Eximbank hotline (18001199) for assistance.
Syntax for registering Eximbank SMS Banking via hotline 8149
2. Register for Eximbank SMS Banking through Internet Banking
Without the need to travel or wait at the transaction counter, customers using Eximbank SMS Banking can register through Internet Banking with the following steps:
- Usage conditions: Customers must have registered for Eximbank Internet Banking service
- Steps to follow:
Step 1: Access the Eximbank Internet Banking system, enter your username, access password, fill in the confirmation code, and press login (Click quick access here)
Step 2: On the Menu bar, select the 'Products and Services' tab, then choose 'electronic banking services (register SMS Banking)' in the Sidebar
Step 3: On the displayed screen, select the Eximbank account for the service registration, Click the 'register' button
Step 4: Enter the registered phone number for balance change notifications, click 'confirm'
Step 5: To authenticate the transaction, choose 'get verification code'. Then enter the verification code sent by Eximbank to the phone you registered to receive the OTP code, press 'execute'
Step 6: Upon successful service registration, a notification screen will appear, and you can immediately use the Eximbank SMS Banking features.
3. Register at Eximbank branches nationwide
In addition to the above two methods for registering Eximbank SMS Banking, readers can also bring their ID card/citizen ID/passport to Eximbank branches nationwide for assistance from transaction staff in registering for SMS Banking services (Click quick ATM search, Eximbank transaction points here)
Note: For convenient service registration at the counter, it's essential to be aware of Eximbank's working hours to proactively schedule your time and tasks accordingly. (As of 2021, Eximbank's working hours are as follows: Monday to Friday, mornings from 8 AM - 12 PM, afternoons from 1 PM - 5 PM).
III. How to Cancel Eximbank SMS Banking
If you no longer wish to use SMS Banking, you can cancel Eximbank SMS Banking using one of the following methods:
Method 1: Cancel via Internet banking
- Condition: You need to have registered for Eximbank Internet Banking service before.
- Steps to follow:
Step 1: Access the Eximbank Internet banking system, enter your username, password, fill in the confirmation code, and press 'login'
Step 2: Click on the 'Products and Services' tab, then select 'electronic banking services (SMS Banking service)'
Step 3: On the SMS Banking service display screen, choose 'cancel registration'
Step 4: On the SMS Banking service cancellation screen, click 'confirm'
Step 5: Select the SMS authentication type, Click 'Get verification code', enter the verification code (OTP) sent by Eximbank to the phone you registered to receive OTP messages, click 'Execute' to complete the transaction authentication process
Step 6: The screen displays successful cancellation of Eximbank SMS Banking service.
Method 2: Cancel SMS Banking service at Eximbank counters
If you find the method of canceling Eximbank SMS Banking service above too complicated, you can choose to bring your ID card/citizen ID to Eximbank branches, where the transaction staff will assist you in canceling the service.
IV. Registration and Usage Fees for Eximbank SMS Banking Service
According to the latest update from the Vietnam Export Import Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Eximbank):
- The fee for Eximbank SMS Banking service for domestic accounts is 30,000 VND/3 months/account/subscription (excluding VAT)
- For foreign currency accounts, the fee for Eximbank SMS Banking service is 50,000 VND/3 months/account/subscription
- Free for balance changes in payment deposit accounts, fixed-term savings accounts; a fee of 3,000 VND/month/subscription/customer is charged for additional registration of the SMS service 'Send messages notifying the due date of deposits, savings, hold gold on hand'. For account balance inquiries, interest rate inquiries, gold prices, exchange rates, etc., through hotline 8149, the telecommunications charge for each inquiry is 1,500 VND/message.
So, we have together explored an overview of information about how to register for Eximbank SMS Banking, fees, and cancellation procedures. We hope this article is helpful for you, assisting you in finding a registration method that suits your work and financial conditions.
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