MONEY | Vietnam Tours Guide https://vietnamtoursguide.com Discover Vietnam in your way Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:38:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.5 Can I use a credit card to get cash in Vietnam? https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/can-i-use-a-credit-card-to-get-cash-in-vietnam/ https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/can-i-use-a-credit-card-to-get-cash-in-vietnam/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:38:30 +0000 http://www.vietnamtoursguide.com/?post_type=question&p=586 Yes, but it gets more difficult the further you are from the cities. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other centres have ATMs that accept the main cards, but only…

The post Can I use a credit card to get cash in Vietnam? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> Yes, but it gets more difficult the further you are from the cities. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and other centres have ATMs that accept the main cards, but only dispense local currency. Be warned that all credit card transactions in Vietnam are subject to a 3% surcharge (3.9% for Amex).

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The post Can I pay by credit card in Vietnam? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> Yes, but only in a few places. In cities, large hotels, international restaurants and some souvenir shops take Visa or MasterCard, but it is not wise to rely upon it as a method of payment. Q. What about travellers’ cheques?

Travellers’ cheques and cash in any international currency can be changed at all major banks. Some hotels will accept travellers’ cheques.Q. What are the levels of commission for changing money in Vietnam?

All credit card transactions in Vietnam are subject to a surcharge. Charges for other transactions vary: we will supply full details on request. There is no commission on excanging ‘hard’ currency.

The post Can I pay by credit card in Vietnam? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/can-i-pay-by-credit-card-in-vietnam/feed/ 0 Where can I change my currency for local currency? https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/where-can-i-change-my-currency-for-local-currency/ https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/where-can-i-change-my-currency-for-local-currency/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:36:14 +0000 http://www.vietnamtoursguide.com/?post_type=question&p=584 At the airport, in banks, or in shops licensed to sell gold – exchange rates are very similar. Steer clear of street moneychangers – the exchange rate will be no…

The post Where can I change my currency for local currency? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> At the airport, in banks, or in shops licensed to sell gold – exchange rates are very similar. Steer clear of street moneychangers – the exchange rate will be no better, and being given forged notes is a risk.

The post Where can I change my currency for local currency? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/where-can-i-change-my-currency-for-local-currency/feed/ 0 What if I have a lot of local currency left over when I leave? https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/what-if-i-have-a-lot-of-local-currency-left-over-when-i-leave/ https://vietnamtoursguide.com/question/what-if-i-have-a-lot-of-local-currency-left-over-when-i-leave/#respond Wed, 20 Aug 2014 08:35:12 +0000 http://www.vietnamtoursguide.com/?post_type=question&p=583 You can change local currency back to the currency you entered with by showing the yellow customs slip that you were given on arrival. The amount you take out must…

The post What if I have a lot of local currency left over when I leave? first appeared on Vietnam Tours Guide.]]> You can change local currency back to the currency you entered with by showing the yellow customs slip that you were given on arrival. The amount you take out must be less than the original amount you brought in.

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