Bahrain vs Vietnam · Real-time payment systems compared
| Capability | Fawri+ | NAPAS 247 |
|---|---|---|
| QR Code Payments | ◐ | ✓ |
| Wallet Support | ◐ | — |
| 24/7 Availability | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cross-Border | — | — |
| ISO 20022 | ✓ | — |
| Request to Pay | — | — |
| Open API | — | ◐ |
| Alias/Proxy | ◐ | ✓ |
Bahrain's instant payment service operated by BENEFIT Company (the national payment network) under Central Bank of Bahrain oversight. Fawri+ enables 24/7 real-time domestic transfers between banks in seconds, complementing the existing Fawri (next-day) service. Bahrain was an early adopter of instant payments in the Gulf region, and BENEFIT also operates BenefitPay, a mobile wallet app linked to Fawri+ for QR and P2P payments. The system connects all retail banks in the kingdom.
Vietnam's 24/7 instant interbank transfer system operated by the National Payment Corporation of Vietnam (NAPAS) under State Bank of Vietnam oversight. NAPAS 247 connects all major domestic banks for real-time transfers via account number, card number, or phone number. The system has been a cornerstone of Vietnam's rapid cashless payment adoption, with the government targeting 80% of adults with bank accounts by 2025. It also supports QR payments through VietQR, an interoperable QR standard similar to Thailand's PromptPay QR.