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Last update on April 15th, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last year, I hosted a French Quarter walking tour <\/a>for a guest from the US. He was very stressed when he told me that he couldn’t withdraw money from the ATM. Once he found an ATM, the fee was very high. He decided to go to a local bank to exchange dollars for VND, but the rate was very low and there was a lot of paperwork. Hanoi\u2019s newest \u2018attraction\u2019: ATMs in the Old Quarter packed with travelers withdrawing cash. <\/p>\n\n\n

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ATM at 34 Bat Dan<\/a>: where travelers line up for Vietnamese \u0111\u1ed3ng \ud83d\udcb8<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Here\u2019s our insider guide to help others avoid this situation, I am writing this article. Hopefully, it will help you prepare better before coming to Vietnam.<\/p>\n\n\n

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VND and other currencies: USD, EUR, and Thai Baht.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The official currency in Vietnam is Dong (VND)<\/a><\/strong>. Banknotes are issued in 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000 dong. 20,000 and 500,000 bills look quite similar, so you must be careful when you exchange or use them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can exchange money at the airport, where currency exchange services are available. However, the exchange rates are as high as these in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Exchanging money at the airport: convenient but costly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Money exchange shops and jewelry stores may be the best options to get the most favorable rates. You can quickly look for these shops in the Hanoi Old Quarter<\/a><\/strong>. Another more secure option for you is to exchange money at Bank branches or ATMs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almost all banks in Vietnam<\/strong> also have a foreign currency exchange service. But it takes a longer time to get a transaction because you need to finish some information and present the required documents.<\/p>\n\n\n

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There are many local banks in the Old Quarter, but it is not recommended to exchange money at the bank since you will get a very low exchange rate and have to fill out a lot of paperwork.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

The major currencies widely accepted at Hanoi\u2019s forex shops include USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, SGD, JPY, and HKD<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the best options to exchange money in Hanoi<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Airport and Banks – Money Changers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Noi Bai International Airport is a place you should consider first because of its convenience. Still, the rates in these airports are lower. Therefore, the airport is not favorable if you don\u2019t need to have some Vietnam Dong immediately for taxi fares.
However, tourists are recommended to go to bank branches since their exchange rates are pretty competitive. On the other hand, you have to spend quite some time here waiting and filling out the required forms to ensure security. You should use Vietinbank, Vietcombank, Techcombank, VIB, HSBC, and BIDV. Commonly accepted currencies are JPY, USD, HKD, EUR, etc. In addition, you can find an ATM located on the streets of Hanoi, helping you transfer money more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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