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Money
Q. Can I use a credit
card to get cash in Vietnam?
A. 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).
Q. Can I pay by
credit card in Vietnam?
A. 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?
A. 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?
A. 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.
Q. Where can I change
my currency for local currency?
A. 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.
Q. What if I have a lot
of local currency left over when I leave?
A.
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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