What Banks in Vietnam Were the Most Cost Efficient in 2018?

Based on a comparison of 15 banks in Vietnam in 2018, Vietcombank was the most cost efficient bank, followed by Vietnam Prosperity Bank and Techcombank.

Vietcombank's cost to income ratio reached 32.2% in 2018, down from 37.4% when compared to the last year. Historically, the bank’s costs reached an all time high of 58.1% in 2004 and an all time low of 20.9% in 2002.

When compared to total assets, bank's cost amounted to 1.39% in 2018, down from 1.33% a year earlier.

Comparing Vietcombank with its closest peers, Vietnam Prosperity Bank operated in 2018 with a cost to income ratio of 33.4%, Techcombank reached 35.4% and BIDV some 39.6%.

You can see all the banks cost efficiency data on the Costs (As % Of Income) indicator page or you can download a report on the Vietnamese banks in the report section.