Press
July 10, 2026 Lumifin
Why We Chose Da Nang
Lumi has picked Da Nang as the launch community for its euro-wallet rollout across Southeast Asia. Here's why — and how remote workers can help shape it.
Lumi Insights
The Lumi Blog.
Stories about travel, fintech, and the future of borderless payments in South East Asia.
Stories
July 6, 2026 Gaurav Bansal
I Came to Hanoi to Test Our Product. I Left More Convicted Than Ever.
After months of building Lumi behind the scenes, co-founder Gaurav Bansal travelled to Hanoi to test the product firsthand — and found the strongest lessons outside the roadmap.
Travel
June 29, 2026 Pierre Lahbabi
Digital Nomad Visas in Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali: The 2026 Comparison
Thailand, Vietnam, and Bali all draw remote workers — but their visa routes are very different. The practical 2026 comparison for Europeans choosing a Southeast Asia base.
Travel
June 15, 2026 Thiofanty
Best Travel Cards for Europeans in Vietnam (2026 Comparison)
Wise, Revolut, N26, Monzo, cash or Lumi? The smartest 2026 setup isn't one perfect card — it's a stack. Here's what to actually bring.
Payments
May 27, 2026 Gaurav Bansal
Vietnam Skipped the Card Era. Your Mastercard Didn’t Get the Memo.
VietQR explained — and why foreigners can’t use the apps that run daily life in Vietnam.
Travel
March 28, 2026 Tanvi Nag
Cash Is King? The Real Problems with Carrying Cash in Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia
Everyone told me to bring cash. Here's what they didn't tell me.
Purpose
March 20, 2026 Gaurav Bansal
Why We Built Lumi — and the two moments I can't stop thinking about
This isn't a polished origin story. It's just what actually happened.
Payments
March 15, 2026 Pierre Lahbabi
QRIS Decoded: Indonesia's Standardized QR Payment System and What It Means for European Travelers
With over 56 million merchants and 6 billion transactions, QRIS is how Indonesia pays. And as a European visitor, you're currently locked out of it.
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