OpportunityMarket home

Banking & Payment Apps: what users complain about

Each page is a problem many people hit with a product they already use — a pain point, not a startup idea on its own. Ranked by score; pages that are ideas carry their own label.

1Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Banking: Login and Authentication Failures

Users are experiencing difficulties accessing and using online banking services due to authentication issues and system errors, resulting in an inability to perform important transactions. They frequently encounter problems such as forgotten passwords, not receiving OTP codes, and complex authentication requests, leading to inconvenience and frustration.

Index score
54.63.0%7d
Hot
Demand47
Pain48
Momentum66
Competition26
48 signals · medium evidence
2Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Agribank Plus Frequently Encounters Errors

The Agribank Plus app is plagued by frequent and persistent technical issues, leading to transaction failures and significant user frustration. Customers report a lack of responsiveness from the bank in addressing these problems, resulting in a negative overall experience.

Index score
51.40.6%7d
Stable
Demand53
Pain49
Momentum50
Competition39
128 signals · medium evidence
3Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Banking: Ongoing and Unstable Payment Errors

Users are experiencing frequent and frustrating issues with their banking app, including transaction errors, unexpected fees, and poor customer support. These problems lead to significant inconvenience and dissatisfaction, prompting users to consider switching banks.

Index score
50.91.4%7d
Stable
Demand44
Pain43
Momentum55
Competition29
41 signals · medium evidence
4Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Banking: Failed Update Version

Users are experiencing significant issues with app updates, including failure to display update buttons, app crashes upon launching after updates, and persistent error messages that hinder access to banking services. These problems reflect a lack of effective testing and communication from the banks, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction among customers.

Index score
50.51.0%7d
Rising
Demand27
Pain39
Momentum84
Competition26
17 signals · medium evidence
5Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Frequent Errors and Slow Access

Users are experiencing significant frustration with the app due to frequent loading errors and slow access, which disrupts their ability to complete transactions. Many report that the app is stuck in a loading loop, making it increasingly difficult to use when needed.

Index score
50.5
Emerging
Demand21
Pain47
Momentum84
Competition26
8 signals · low evidence
6Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Payment: Poor and Delayed Customer Support

Customers are experiencing significant frustration due to inadequate and slow customer support services, with limited channels for assistance and unresponsive communication. This has led to unresolved issues, transaction failures, and a general lack of effective problem resolution, resulting in a poor overall user experience.

Index score
49.67.8%7d
Rising
Demand13
Pain48
Momentum69
Competition26
16 signals · medium evidence
7Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Banks: Poor customer support, no one answers the phone

Customers are experiencing significant difficulties in receiving timely and effective support from their banks, with issues ranging from unresponsive customer service to inadequate assistance for app-related problems. This lack of support leads to frustration and dissatisfaction, as customers are often left without solutions or proper guidance.

Index score
49.34.5%7d
Rising
Demand30
Pain33
Momentum78
Competition26
20 signals · medium evidence
8Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Inaccurate Notification Issues in the App

The shared underlying problem is that users of the BIDV SmartBanking app experience persistent notification issues, where the app indicates there are unread notifications despite there being none. This leads to frustration and dissatisfaction, as users feel misled by the app's notification system.

Index score
47.56.6%7d
Declining
Demand24
Pain49
Momentum32
Competition26
111 signals · medium evidence
9Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Banking: Lack of Clear and Timely Notifications

Users are facing significant issues with not receiving important notifications related to financial transactions, resulting in funds being inaccessible. At the same time, they are also dealing with the annoyance of unwanted advertising notifications, with no ability to turn them off or remove them, which detracts from their overall banking app experience.

Index score
46.03.2%7d
Declining
Demand32
Pain38
Momentum32
Competition26
46 signals · medium evidence
10Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Payments: Transaction Errors and Delayed Refunds

Users experience transaction errors and delayed refunds when using payment apps. These issues include money being deducted without being credited, slow refund processes, and lack of support from customer service.

Index score
44.52.0%7d
Stable
Demand9
Pain38
Momentum54
Competition25
27 signals · medium evidence
11Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Frequent Payment Errors

Frequent payment errors occur when users attempt to make transactions through various apps, leading to frustration and unresolved issues. Inadequate customer support fails to effectively address these problems, leaving users dissatisfied and unable to complete their payments.

Index score
44.12.1%7d
Stable
Demand0
Pain47
Momentum60
Competition33
42 signals · medium evidence
12Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Payment: Frequent login & authentication errors

Users face significant challenges with the login and authentication processes, which are often complicated, error-prone, and lacking essential features like account registration and password recovery. This results in frustration and a negative user experience, leading to difficulties in accessing services and managing accounts effectively.

Index score
43.415.0%7d
Rising
Demand0
Pain27
Momentum80
Competition26
16 signals · medium evidence
13Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Frequent Banking App Errors

Users consistently face critical errors with the banking app, particularly during important transactions like money transfers. These issues include slow response times, login failures, and frequent crashes, leading to significant frustration.

Index score
43.47.0%7d
Declining
Demand29
Pain42
Momentum15
Competition25
114 signals · medium evidence
14Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Fixing Mobile Banking App Issues

Users are unable to access banking applications on their phones because they are required to disable accessibility permissions. This issue is causing frustration and leading to potentially costly repairs at service shops.

Index score
42.81.7%7d
Rising
Demand0
Pain43
Momentum63
Competition25
8 signals · low evidence
15Pain pointBanking & Payment Apps

Frustration with Subscription Management Features

Users are frustrated with the app's inability to effectively manage subscriptions, particularly the lack of a straightforward cancellation process. Many have found themselves having to manually track and cancel subscriptions, contrary to the advertised features of the app.

Index score
41.1
Emerging
Demand17
Pain35
Momentum55
Competition37
7 signals · low evidence
16Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Payment: Continuous update requirements are a hassle

Frequent and mandatory updates of the application are causing significant inconvenience for users, disrupting their ability to access the app when needed. This persistent requirement for updates not only wastes users' time but also leads to frustration, especially during urgent situations.

Index score
40.711.9%7d
Rising
Demand0
Pain13
Momentum80
Competition26
19 signals · medium evidence
17Pain pointBanking & Payment Apps

Manual entry duplication in transaction tracking

Users experience frustration with transaction management due to issues like missing transactions, data loss upon logging back in, and difficulties linking bank accounts. Additionally, manual entries lead to discrepancies and duplication, complicating budget tracking and financial accuracy.

Index score
37.8
Rising
Demand0
Pain31
Momentum60
Competition42
5 signals · low evidence
18Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Challenges with Money Transfer Application

Users find the BIDV Smart OTP application overly complicated and frustrating, leading to difficulties in performing basic transactions like transferring money. Many users express dissatisfaction with frequent errors and a lack of clear guidance, resulting in a negative experience that may drive them to consider switching to other banks.

Index score
30.80.0%7d
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition26
144 signals · medium evidence
19Startup ideaBanking & Payment Apps

Simpler, Privacy-Focused Budgeting Solution

The shared underlying problem is the frustration and complexity associated with expense tracking and management, particularly regarding the handling of receipts and the cumbersome nature of existing budgeting apps. Users are seeking a simpler, more efficient, and privacy-focused solution that alleviates these annoyances and enhances their experience with expense reporting.

Opportunity score
29.417.6%7d
Rising
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum60
Competition37
14 signals · medium evidence
20Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Challenges in VNPAY Merchant Registration

Users are facing significant challenges when trying to register for the VNPAY Merchant app, as the registration process is convoluted and often leads to dead ends. Many report being unable to access the registration form, encountering repeated redirects, and facing errors that prevent account creation.

Index score
27.10.1%7d
Declining
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum30
Competition26
26 signals · medium evidence
21Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Payment: Unsuccessful Bank Connections

Users are experiencing significant frustration with the inability to successfully link their bank accounts to various payment apps, often encountering persistent errors and lack of support. This issue is compounded by misleading information regarding available bank connections and inadequate app functionality, leading to a poor user experience.

Index score
25.82.5%7d
Dead
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum27
Competition26
13 signals · medium evidence
22Pain pointVietnamBanking & Payment Apps

Frequent Transaction Errors in Money Transfers

Users are experiencing frequent transaction errors and difficulties when attempting to transfer money using the Agribank platform. Common issues include the absence of transaction verification methods, failure to display recipient details, and delays in processing transfers, leading to frustration among customers.

Index score
25.2
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition41
17 signals · medium evidence
23Pain pointBanking & Payment Apps

Tips for Starting with YNAB Budget App

Users of the YNAB Budget App often encounter challenges and frustrations when starting to use the platform. Many wish they had prior knowledge or guidance to navigate the app more effectively from the beginning.

Index score
23.5
Stable
Demand0
Pain0
Momentum43
Competition44
7 signals · low evidence

Other categories

Every tracked market

Top score in this category: 54.6.