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Country Guide > South-East Asia > Vietnam | |
Currency New Dông (D). Notes are in denominations of D500,000, 100,000, 50,000, 20,000, 10,000, 5000, 2000, 1000, 500, 200 and 100. Coins are in denominations of D5000, 2000, 1000, 500 and 200. Currency exchange The US Dollar is the most favoured foreign currency. Australian, British, Japanese, Singaporean and Thai currency, 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 charge for changing money in banks. Credit & debit cards An increasing number of outlets accept MasterCard and Visa. However, outside main centres, it is wise to carry cash. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Travellers cheques These are widely accepted in hotels and banks. To avoid additional exchange rate charges, travellers are advised to take travellers cheques in US Dollars or Euros. Currency restrictions Import and export of local currency is prohibited. Import and export of foreign currency over US$3000 is subject to declaration. Proof of all expenses should be kept. Exchange rate indicators The following figures are included as a guide to the movements of the New Dông against Sterling and the US Dollar:
Banking hours Mon-Fri 0800-1630, Sat 0800-1200. |