Getting Out of Debt

Outstanding debt is a financial problem that will become increasingly serious if not handled promptly. However, there are many ways to get out of overdue debt and improve your financial situation.

1. Credit counseling

If you are having difficulty dealing with debt, financial counseling organizations in Vietnam can help you manage and resolve debt through support services such as:

Review your debt and income

Set up a reasonable personal budget

Negotiating with creditors to reduce bill payments

Planning future spending

Credit counseling services help you have a clear financial plan and effectively get out of debt.

2. Your rights when being harassed by creditors

In Vietnam, the law protects the rights of debtors. According to regulations, creditors do not have the right to harass or threaten debtors. This includes:

Using violence or criminal means that cause damage to property or reputation

Insulting, using obscene language when communicating

Continuously contacting and harassing the debtor outside of business hours

Contacting a third party without the debtor’s consent

If you are experiencing harassment from creditors, you have the right to contact and receive support from agencies related to consumer protection and financial management through units such as:

Vietnam Competition and Consumer Protection Agency (VCCA) – Ministry of Industry and Trade:

This is the agency responsible for protecting consumer rights in Vietnam, including handling complaints and protecting consumers in financial and consumer transactions.

Address: Vietnam Competition and Consumer Protection Agency – Ministry of Industry and Trade, No 68, Nguyen Canh Chan, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi.

State Bank of Vietnam (SBV):

The State Bank is the agency that regulates and supervises financial and credit activities, including protecting consumer rights in banking transactions.

Address: State Bank of Vietnam – 49 Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Vietnam Banking Association (VNBA):

Provides information, complaint support and financial services to consumers on banking-related issues.

Address: Vietnam Banking Association – 91 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

3. Bankruptcy – The Last Resort

Bankruptcy is an extreme and final resort to eliminate debt or repay debt under court supervision. However, not all debts can be eliminated through bankruptcy proceedings. Obligations such as child support, taxes, penalties or student loans cannot be eliminated.

Bankruptcy will have a lasting impact on your credit report, possibly lasting up to 10 years, and it may affect your ability to buy a home, get credit, or rent in the future. Interest rates may increase after you are declared bankrupt.

Dealing with debt effectively is an important part of maintaining financial stability. Use sound strategies such as debt consolidation and credit counseling, and remember that you always have the right to protection from creditors. If your debt is too heavy, bankruptcy may be a last resort, but it should be carefully considered before proceeding.

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