Travel Money for Vietnam: Dong from North to South

Vietnam runs from Hanoi's old quarter to the Mekong Delta on an economy that is still overwhelmingly cash-first. Buying travel money before you fly through a commission-free provider such as Travel FX means the street food starts the moment you land.

A cash-first country

Pho stalls, cyclo rides, market bargaining, homestays and boat trips all deal in dong, and card acceptance thins rapidly outside the big cities.

Denomination discipline

Notes range across many zeros and several look alike, so sort them in your wallet by value and double-check the big ones when paying.

Sorted from the sofa

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