Best freelance, gig and earning platforms in Vietnam
Vietnam's local earning options mix regional apps with local e-wallets. Grab offers ride-hailing, food and parcel delivery work, Lalamove matches drivers of motorcycles, cars, vans and trucks with delivery jobs, and Shopee and Lazada host online sellers. MoMo, which works with more than 90% of Vietnamese banks, and Zalopay, linked with 39 domestic banks as of 2025, are e-wallets that connect to bank accounts. Fastwork runs its Vietnamese freelance marketplace as Fastlance, which uses escrow and says it has more than 50,000 verified freelancers. Gojek closed its Vietnam business on 16 September 2024. Money is in Vietnamese dong (VND). PayPal accounts in Vietnam can send and receive payments and withdraw to a Vietnamese bank account for a flat 60,000 VND per withdrawal. Wise sends VND to Vietnamese bank accounts, up to 499,999,999 VND per transfer, and Upwork pays out locally in VND. Tip: batch PayPal withdrawals, because the fee is flat, and double-check bank details, since a failed transfer costs another 70,000 VND.
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Vietnam at a glance
Platform types: 3 payment receiving platforms, 2 big marketplaces, 1 freelance site, 1 ride platform, 1 shipping gig platform and 1 card processing platform
How they pay out: Bank transfer (9)
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Compare at a glance
| Platform | Type | Fees / commission | Pays via | Founded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fastwork
|
Freelance marketplace | 17% commission, sliding to ~7% high-value | Automatic weekly bank transfer | 2015 |
Grab
|
Super-app platform | ~16-25% commission by market | Bank transfer, GrabPay | 2012 |
Lalamove
|
On-demand logistics platform | Commission deducted per order (varies by market) | Bank transfer | 2013 |
Lazada
|
Online marketplace | Category commission 1-8% + ~2% payment fee | Bank transfer | 2012 |
MoMo
|
Digital wallet | Free P2P, 3 free bank withdrawals/month | Withdrawal to linked bank account | 2014 |
Shopee
|
Online marketplace | Category commission ~2-11% + ~2% transaction fee | Bank transfer (local) | 2015 |
TrueMoney
|
Digital wallet | Free top-up/payments, ~20 THB bank transfer | Bank transfer, ATM/7-Eleven cash-out | 2003 |
Xendit
|
Payment processor | Cards ~3%, e-wallets ~2.7%, QRIS 0.7% | Bank transfer | 2015 |
Zalopay
|
Digital wallet | Free transfers within monthly limits | Withdrawal to linked bank account | 2017 |
FastworkA Southeast Asian freelance marketplace with packaged services and escrow, strong in Thailand, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
fastwork.com98 viewsGrabSoutheast Asia leading super-app for rides, food delivery, and payments. Driver and delivery partners sign up per country and earn across se…
grab.com48 viewsLalamoveAn on-demand logistics platform from Hong Kong where drivers with motorbikes, vans, and trucks deliver across Asian and Latin American citie…
lalamove.com53 viewsLazadaSoutheast Asia major marketplace (Alibaba-owned) - sellers in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam reach t…
lazada.com46 viewsMoMoVietnam leading e-wallet where individuals and merchants receive payments by QR.
momo.vn46 viewsShopeeSoutheast Asia largest shopping platform (Sea Limited), with open seller sign-up across its markets and a huge affiliate program.
shopee.com45 viewsTrueMoneyA Southeast Asian e-wallet for receiving payments, transfers, and bill pay.
truemoney.com45 viewsXenditSoutheast Asia payment infrastructure - businesses in Indonesia, the Philippines, and neighbors accept cards, e-wallets, and bank transfers…
xendit.co42 viewsZalopayA Vietnamese e-wallet where users receive payments, transfer, and pay merchants.
zalopay.vn40 viewsFrequently asked questions
What are the best freelance and gig platforms in Vietnam?
Grab for ride-hailing and delivery, Lalamove for courier and van jobs, Shopee and Lazada for online selling, and Fastlance, Fastwork's Vietnamese marketplace, for freelance services with escrow payments. Upwork and Fiverr cover remote international work.
How do freelancers in Vietnam get paid by international clients?
Clients abroad can pay by PayPal, which Vietnamese accounts use to receive and withdraw to a local bank, or by Wise, which sends VND straight to Vietnamese bank accounts. Upwork pays directly to Vietnamese banks in VND for USD 0.99 per withdrawal, and Fiverr pays through PayPal or Payoneer.
Does PayPal work in Vietnam?
Yes. PayPal accounts in Vietnam can send and receive payments, and PayPal's Vietnam fee schedule lists withdrawals to a Vietnamese bank account at 60,000 VND each, with a 70,000 VND fee if the transfer fails. The schedule lists no card or US bank withdrawal option for Vietnam.
Can people in Vietnam work on Upwork and Fiverr?
Yes. Upwork supports Direct to Local Bank withdrawals in VND for USD 0.99 each, and your bank account name must match your verified Upwork name. Fiverr pays out through PayPal, Payoneer or bank transfer via Payoneer, and you must be at least 18 to withdraw earnings.
Is Gojek still available in Vietnam?
No. Gojek closed its ride-hailing and food delivery business in Vietnam on 16 September 2024. Grab, which offers rides, food delivery and parcel delivery in Vietnam, and Lalamove, which matches drivers with delivery jobs, remain options for drivers and riders.