Currency
Dông (VND; symbol) Notes are in denominations of 500,000, 200,000, 100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, 500, 200, and 100. Coins are in denominations of 5,000, 2,000, 1,000, and 500.
Currency Exchange
The US Dollar is the most favored foreign currency. Australian, British, Japanese, Singaporean and Thai currencies, as well as the Euro, can usually be changed in the larger cities; great difficulty may be encountered in trying to exchange any other currencies. There is a commission charge for changing money at banks.
Note : you may do an exchange US Dollar at the jewelry shops in Hanoi and Hochiminh city
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
An increasing number of outlets accept MasterCard and Visa. However, outside of main towns and cities, it is wise to carry cash. There are ATMs in many major towns , but not everywhere.
ATMs are available in Hanoi , Halong Bay, Dien Bien Phu, Son La, CaoBang, LangSon , HaiPhong, Thai Binh, Thanh Hoa, Vinh, Hue, Hoi An Old Town, Danang , Nhatrang, CamRanh, Dalat, Kontum, Buon Ma Thuot, Hochiminh City, CanTho, ChauDoc, HaTien, CaMau..
Traveller's Cheques
These are widely accepted in hotels and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travelers are advised to take traveler's checks in US Dollars.
Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.
Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0730/0800-1130 and 1300-1600.
Exchange Rate Indicators ( July 2008 )
1 USD = 16.800 VND , 1 £ = 33.455VND , 1 € = 26.000VND
The exchange bureau are available at the airport in Hanoi, Hochiminh city
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