Money in Vietnam, explained
The questions we answer at the counter every day: where to exchange, what to pay with, what to bring and where travellers lose money.
Where to exchange money in Da Nang: every option and the real rates
Honest comparison of currency exchange in Da Nang: airport, banks, gold shops, private exchange offices, ATMs and USDT. Rates, opening hours, fees and how not to lose money.
Russian rubles to Vietnamese dong in Da Nang
How to exchange Russian rubles for Vietnamese dong in Da Nang: SBP transfer from a Russian bank with no card, cash pickup, delivery across the city or VietQR. Rate, limits, timing.
USDT to Vietnamese dong in Da Nang
How to exchange USDT for Vietnamese dong in Da Nang: TRC-20 and ERC-20, cash in the office, delivery across the city or VietQR. Rate, limits and how long it takes.
Do bank cards work in Vietnam
Which cards work in Vietnam, why Russian-issued Visa and Mastercard fail abroad, and where only cash dong works. What to do as a traveller in Da Nang.
ATM withdrawals in Da Nang
ATM withdrawals in Da Nang with a foreign card: the local fee, your bank's fee and conversion rate, and the per-transaction limit. Why exchanging is cheaper.
How much money to bring to Vietnam, and in what form
What to bring to Vietnam: cash dollars, USDT or rubles by SBP. How much to keep in dong cash, what to change on arrival in Da Nang, and why so much is still paid in cash.
Should you change money at Da Nang airport
How the exchange rate at Da Nang airport compares with the city, how much to change on landing and where to convert the rest. Office address, hours and payout options in Da Nang.