Currency in Vietnam
- Currency
- Vietnamese Dong (VND)
- Symbol
- ₫
- ATM availability
- ATMs are widespread in cities; many cap withdrawals low and charge fees, so choose machines with higher limits.
- Card acceptance
- Cards are accepted at hotels, malls and larger restaurants, but cash rules for street food, markets, taxis and small towns.
Overview
Vietnam uses the dong, a currency with very large denominations, so everyday prices run into the hundreds of thousands.
Exchange tips
Gold shops and jewellers often give the best exchange rates; US dollars change easily. Count notes carefully — they look similar.
Notes
Watch the many zeros — it's easy to confuse 100,000 and 10,000 notes. Keep small notes for street vendors and tips.