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What to wear, money matters and more Vietnam travel advice! At Pyala, we have gathered all the information, so you can read about all things practical.
Currency
The US dollar is the most used and most compatible currency. Euros can be exchanged in most hotels and exchange bureaus for the local
currency. Sometimes, euros may even be accepted as payment in certain
souvenir shops. When paying in cash, the main currency accepted is the Vietnamese dong or
the US dollar.
ATMs have become increasingly popular in Vietnam (mostly in cities) and have attracted many foreign visitors. Most banks offer this service and the registration for an account is simple and fast. All ATMs are locally interconnected. However, ATMs only give VND. Our clients can use Visa and Mastercard at ATMs, but they charge about 4% commission depending on the bank. Debit cards can be rarely used at ATMs, though it depends on the bank. In Saigon, ATMs are available and accessible in almost all supermarkets, banks, and 4-5 star hotels.
Major credit cards (such as Visa, Mastercard and to some extent American Express) are increasingly being used, especially in big cities and tourist attractions, but only in restaurants, hotels, or big shopping malls with a fee of 3 - 5%. It is always advisable to carry enough cash to cover daily purchases. Direct payment in cash is the most popular in Vietnam. Small shops, restaurants and markets usually do not accept any other payment.
According to the current Vietnamese law, there are no limitations on bringing money into Vietnam or exchanging money in Vietnam, but bringing money out of Vietnam is limited to US00. Traveler's checks are an easy method of carrying money around and can be cashed at major banks, but not small banks in small towns.
ATMs have become increasingly popular in Vietnam (mostly in cities) and have attracted many foreign visitors. Most banks offer this service and the registration for an account is simple and fast. All ATMs are locally interconnected. However, ATMs only give VND. Our clients can use Visa and Mastercard at ATMs, but they charge about 4% commission depending on the bank. Debit cards can be rarely used at ATMs, though it depends on the bank. In Saigon, ATMs are available and accessible in almost all supermarkets, banks, and 4-5 star hotels.
Major credit cards (such as Visa, Mastercard and to some extent American Express) are increasingly being used, especially in big cities and tourist attractions, but only in restaurants, hotels, or big shopping malls with a fee of 3 - 5%. It is always advisable to carry enough cash to cover daily purchases. Direct payment in cash is the most popular in Vietnam. Small shops, restaurants and markets usually do not accept any other payment.
According to the current Vietnamese law, there are no limitations on bringing money into Vietnam or exchanging money in Vietnam, but bringing money out of Vietnam is limited to US00. Traveler's checks are an easy method of carrying money around and can be cashed at major banks, but not small banks in small towns.
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