Techcombank has launched a feature that lets customers apply vouchers and use Techcombank OneU U-Points during a QR code payment, without searching for or redeeming offers beforehand. It has been running since August 2026 at merchants including Phúc Long, Katinat, Yakimono, Le Monde Steak, Ssamjang and Shang Chi. Each U-Point is worth 1 VND, with a per-transaction cap of 20,000 U-Points for Inspire and unranked members and 50,000 for Priority and Private members. Separately, the “Quét QR, Chạm vận may” promotion runs from 1 October to 31 December 2026 with prizes worth over 5.78 billion VND, including 107 iPhone 18 Pro 256GB units, and up to six iPhones are awarded on the 5th of each month.
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Original headline: Quét QR, dùng voucher và U-Point ngay khi thanh toán, cùng cơ hội nhận iPhone 18 Pro mỗi ngày từ Techcombank
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