TikTok Shop Vietnam Requires New Sellers to Use NFC Identity Verification
Starting July 1, 2026, TikTok Shop Vietnam mandates all new sellers, including individual sellers, to complete identity verification using NFC technology. This measure aims to strengthen compliance on the platform, ensuring seller authenticity and combating false accounts.
What are the key facts?
- 1Effective Date: July 1, 2026
- 2Scope: All new sellers on Vietnam platform
- 3Technical Requirement: NFC identity verification
What happened?
To comply with local regulatory requirements and ensure accurate seller identities, TikTok Shop Vietnam will implement new regulations from July 1, requiring all new sellers to use NFC technology for identity verification. This policy applies to all types of sellers, including individual sellers. The introduction of this policy is intended to enhance platform compliance, ensure that newly joined sellers are authentic, reduce issues related to false accounts, and maintain a healthy platform environment. New sellers need to prepare the necessary identity verification equipment to ensure a smooth onboarding process.
What does this mean for cross-border sellers?
Sellers planning to enter the Vietnamese market must ensure they have the necessary hardware support (NFC-enabled phones and identification) and prepare compliant identification documents in advance to avoid onboarding delays. Sellers should familiarize themselves with the new authentication process to ensure successful verification.