Traditional markets are not only places for trading essential goods but are also closely linked to the daily life and culture of the local people. In recent years, with the strong development of modern retail systems and e-commerce, people's consumption habits have changed significantly. To keep up with modern consumption trends, traders in traditional markets have proactively applied technology to their business operations, most notably by implementing cashless payment methods.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Que, owner of a shoe stall at Dong Kinh Market, Dong Kinh Ward, said: "Previously, customers often paid with cash, and sometimes it was inconvenient to run out of change. For more than two years now, many customers, especially young people, have been paying by scanning QR codes or transferring money via bank. After a period of implementation, I find cashless transactions very quick, accurate, and safe."
Similar to traders at Dong Kinh Market, traders at Bac Son Market (Bac Son Commune) have also quickly adapted to new consumer trends and made certain changes in their business operations. Mr. Vu Ngoc Son, Director of Tien Trien 3 Joint Stock Company (the unit investing in, operating, and managing Bac Son Market), said: Currently, the market has over 200 traders. To better serve customer needs, traders have proactively improved service quality and increased convenience to attract customers. According to our survey, currently, over 90% of traders at the market have bank accounts and use QR codes for payment.
Along with the proactive efforts of small traders, commercial banks in the province are also actively coordinating with market management boards and relevant units to promote and support small traders in adopting new payment methods. Ms. Dinh Huyen Trang, Head of Customer Service Department of Vietnam Foreign Trade Commercial Bank, Lang Son Branch ( Vietcombank Lang Son), said: The unit regularly coordinates with market management boards to promote and support the opening of accounts on-site for small traders. In 2025 alone, the unit reached nearly 2,000 business households, issued QR codes to more than 1,000 households, and equipped additional transaction announcement speakers for small traders.
The province currently has 83 operating traditional markets and approximately 6,000 small traders. With the support of various levels of government and the proactive efforts of the traders, payment methods such as QR codes, e-wallets, and bank transfers have become widespread in these traditional markets. Now, with just a smartphone connected to the internet, buying and selling at the market is quick and easy, reducing the burden of managing cash, minimizing the risk of errors during transactions, and providing convenience for consumers.
Ms. Hoang Thuy Trang, from Doi Che block, Tam Thanh ward, said: "Previously, I often carried cash when going to the market, but now I mainly choose to pay by scanning QR codes or transferring money. I find that most stalls in the market have already equipped themselves with QR codes, so buying and selling is very quick and convenient."
Mr. La Duc Doan, Head of the Trade Management Department of the Department of Industry and Trade, said: "Not only does it bring convenience in shopping, but the application of cashless payment methods also contributes to changing the business mindset of small traders in traditional markets. In the coming time, the department will continue to advise the Department on implementing activities to develop market infrastructure; coordinate with relevant units to promote propaganda and support small traders to have deeper access to technology platforms."
It is evident that the widespread adoption of cashless payments in traditional markets not only brings convenience to buyers and sellers but also contributes to transforming the market's appearance towards a more civilized and modern direction. With the support of various levels of government and the proactive efforts of small traders, traditional markets in the province have been adapting to new consumer trends.
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