The article argues banks are increasingly competing on experiential privileges, such as early concert ticket access, rather than just cashback or discounts. VPBank is cited as an example: VPBank Mastercard holders can buy BIGBANG world tour tickets 3 days before public sale, along with a 200,000 VND discount at the pop-up store and access to soundcheck and meet-and-greet sessions. VPBank said it spent about two years negotiating to bring T1 to Vietnam. The piece also points to South Korea's Hyundai Card, which built a culture, art and entertainment ecosystem and has run its Super Concert series since 2007, turning its card into a membership pass. According to the article, this approach helps banks attract customers through personal interests and retain them for future events.
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Original headline: Cuộc cạnh tranh mới của những chiếc thẻ ngân hàng
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