How to read Vietnamese Dong and avoid confusion first time
How to read Vietnamese dong: VND has many zeros so first-time travelers may be confused. For example, 50,000 & 500,000 VND look similar, so always double-check. When you first come …
currency exchange
I share my experience exchanging money in Vietnam, including the best places, tips to get good rates, and practical advice for safe and easy transactions.
Vietnam QR code payment for foreigners – Top 4 methods guide
Vietnam QR code payment for foreigners has 4 main methods like VNPAY with international cards, Moreta Pay for tourists, local wallets, and Trust Wallet crypto. Payment by QR code in …
Is it better to exchange money in Vietnam? Best guide for AU
Is it better to exchange money in Vietnam? Vietnam offers better rates than Australia (~5–20% higher). Bring a small amount of AUD and use ATMs to save costs. In my …
Is cash or card better in Vietnam? Spending guide for trip
Is cash or card better in Vietnam for Travelers for convenience? Whether to use cash or card depends on spending: cash for local shops, card for hotels, malls. Based on …
Are credit cards widely accepted in Vietnam? Cash or card?
Are credit cards widely accepted in Vietnam? Yes, they work in hotels, malls, restaurants, but cash is still essential for daily expenses, food, local services. I find using credit cards …
Do ATMs in Vietnam charge fees? 3 fees tourists must know
Do ATMs in Vietnam charge fees? Yes. Most ATMs charge 30,000–60,000 VND per withdrawal (around 1.8–3.6 AUD), excluding foreign bank and FX fees overseas only. As an Australian tourist, I …
Can I use my visa debit card in Vietnam? Notes for tourists
If you wonder, “Can I use my visa debit card in Vietnam?“, the answer is yes. Tourists can withdraw cash or pay at Visa-enabled locations, but fees may apply. I …
Are ATMs safe in Vietnam? 03 things to know before use cards
Are ATMs safe in Vietnam? This is a common question for travelers, and in reality, Vietnam’s ATM system is generally safe when basic precautions are followed. From my personal experience, …
06 ways on how to transfer money to Vietnam safely and fast
There are several ways on how to transfer money to Vietnam such as Western Union, SWIFT, MoneyGram, Uniteller, PayPal, MoMo, all fast, secure, and convenient. When I first transferred money …
Does Vietnam accept US dollars? What I Iearned from my trip
Many travelers often ask, does Vietnam accept US dollars? The answer is that Vietnam does not allow US dollars for everyday purchases, but in certain cases, such as at banks, …