The shop on Nguyen Gia Tri Street in Thu Duc City has repeatedly replaced its own bank QR code with the VFF’s. Many customers said they were surprised when scanning the code and seeing the VFF’s bank account appear.
“I thought the payment would go to the shop owner, but the app showed the VFF account,” said My Khanh, 21, adding that the message Khac phuc lu Khanh Hoa (Support for flood recovery in Khanh Hoa) printed beneath the code made her emotional.
The shop is ocated on Nguyen Gia Tri Street in HCM City (Photo by Nguyen Vy)
Customers praised the initiative, with some later returning with clothing and food donations for flood affected areas. “I’ve been coming here for years. The shop is always busy, so they don’t need publicity. They simply replaced their code with the VFF’s without saying anything,” one customer said.
Shop owner Trinh, 42, said she has placed the VFF QR code at the counter since November 21, marking the seventh time she has done so this year. She said she is moved each time news emerges of severe flooding in central or northern regions.
“In the beginning, customers thought we put up the wrong QR code. Now, most people recognise it and support the effort,” she said, adding that she has launched similar initiatives in previous years.
The shop has repeatedly placed the VFF’s QR code for customers to donate to flood-hit communities (Photo by Nguyen Vy)
Tung, a staff member, said the shop has operated for more than 10 years and regular customers are familiar with the practice. “First time buyers are usually surprised. They scan the code, see the VFF account and ask me to confirm. Once explained, they are happy to contribute,” he said.
Alongside monetary donations, many customers have also brought clothing and essential goods to support flood affected households.
