About 3.55 million people receive monthly pensions and social insurance allowances
Vietnam Social Security (BHXH) said that on the occasion of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year 2026, implementing the direction of the Government and the Ministry of Finance, Vietnam Social Security has organized the combined payment of two months of pensions and social insurance allowances in February and March 2026 in the same payment period in February 2026 fully and promptly to beneficiaries, ensuring the rights of beneficiaries to feel secure in welcoming Tet.
The report of Vietnam Social Security shows that this payment has been synchronously deployed and completed by the entire system for about 3.55 million people receiving monthly pensions and social insurance allowances with a total amount of 44,730 billion VND, ensuring full, timely, quick, convenient and safe according to regulations. In which:
The Social Insurance Agency implements payments through personal accounts for about 3.13 million beneficiaries on February 2nd and 3rd, 2026, with a total amount of 40. 314 billion VND. Transfers are carried out centrally and simultaneously at the same time in the first days of February, helping beneficiaries have the conditions to be financially proactive to balance spending for Tet.
Cash payments are made through the postal system from February 2 to 10, 2026 for about 415 thousand people, with a total amount of 4.416 billion VND. Flexible payment methods include: Payment at the payment point or payment at home for the elderly, sick, unable to travel, contributing to ensuring that no one is left behind in their legitimate social security rights.
To achieve the above results, Vietnam Social Security has proactively prepared sufficient funding sources; closely coordinated with Vietnam Post Corporation and the banking system; implemented bilateral payment connections, regularly monitored the process of transmitting electronic payment order data to beneficiaries; promptly handled system errors, incorrect account information, and avoided payment interruptions.
Social insurance agencies of provinces and cities have taken advantage of the support of local Party committees and authorities; coordinated with post offices and banks in the area to organize clear, timely and safe payments.
For some special localities, the organization of payment is flexibly adjusted to ensure compliance with the spirit of the Government and the Ministry of Finance's direction, so that the benefits of beneficiaries are paid in time with the national average.
Vietnam Social Security assessed that the combined payment of two months of pensions and social insurance allowances for February and March 2026 right in the February 2026 payment period has helped beneficiaries be more proactive in finance, and feel secure in welcoming a full and warm traditional Tet holiday.
Vietnam Social Security said it will continue to closely coordinate with ministries, branches and localities to ensure that the payment of pensions and monthly social insurance allowances is carried out in accordance with regulations for the legitimate rights of beneficiaries.
2 arising cases, pension and allowance must be refunded
Also according to Vietnam Social Security, the payment of pensions and social insurance allowances combined for 2 months as above may arise in some cases:
The first is the case where the beneficiary dies in February 2026: The Social Insurance Agency will recover the paid amount from the month immediately following the beneficiary's death month (recovering the benefit money from March 2026).
The second is the case where the beneficiary has passed away before February 2026 but the relatives have not yet reported the reduction or have not completed the inter-connection procedure for death declaration: The Social Insurance Agency shall recover the amount paid from the month immediately following the month the beneficiary passed away (including February and March 2026 if received).
The recovery in the above cases is carried out in accordance with the provisions of law, in order to ensure the correct payment to the right beneficiaries, the correct benefit period and ensure transparency and discipline in the management of the social insurance fund; not affecting the legitimate rights of beneficiaries and relatives as prescribed.
