Money: The official currency is the Dông (VND). There are no smaller denominations. Currency can be exchanged at banks, bureaux de change, hotels and on the black market. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are becoming more widely acceptable, particularly in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, but it is best not to rely on them elsewhere. It is recommended that visitors bring travellers cheques in US Dollars, which can be cashed at major banks in the main cities and tourist areas. US currency acts as unofficial tender and is useful as a back-up when banks won't cash travellers cheques outside the main cities, but notes must be relatively new and unmarked. Dông can be withdrawn from ATMs, which are becoming more widespread.
Currency Exchange Rates| VND 100.00 = | US$ 0.01 | £ 0.00 | C$ 0.01 | A$ 0.01 | R 0.05 | € 0.00 | NZ$ 0.01 |
Note: These currency exchange rates are not updated daily and should be used as a guideline only.
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