Vietnam Currency Guide
The currency of Vietnam and how to prepare for payments — all on one page. The currency used in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND).
Currency
Vietnamese Dong
VND · ₫
Reference rate · November 1, 2026
1 USD ≈ 25,799 VND
1 EUR ≈ 28,905 VND
1 GBP ≈ 34,560 VND
Vietnamese Dong conversion table
Reference values calculated at the mid-market rate as of November 1, 2026. Banks and card issuers add their own fees to actual exchanges and card payments.
| USD | VND |
|---|---|
| 1 USD | 25,799 VND |
| 5 USD | 128,995 VND |
| 10 USD | 257,990 VND |
| 50 USD | 1,289,949 VND |
| 100 USD | 2,579,897 VND |
| 500 USD | 12,899,486 VND |
| VND | USD |
|---|---|
| 100,000 VND | 3.88 USD |
| 500,000 VND | 19.4 USD |
| 1,000,000 VND | 38.8 USD |
| 5,000,000 VND | 194 USD |
Payment Tips to Remember
Always pay in the local currency
If a terminal asks whether to charge in your home currency, always choose the local currency. Choosing your home currency triggers DCC (dynamic currency conversion), which adds a hidden markup.
Set up a travel card before you fly
Prepaid multi-currency travel cards let you convert money in the app beforehand and pay like a debit card locally. Fees are usually lower than cash exchange counters, and you can freeze the card instantly from the app if lost.
Airport exchange counters: last resort
Airport counters are convenient but tend to offer some of the worst rates. If you need cash, exchange via your bank's app before departure or consider withdrawing from a local ATM.
Check ATM fees on screen
Local ATMs may add their own operator fee. Check the fee shown on the confirmation screen before proceeding. If the ATM offers conversion to your home currency (DCC), choosing the local currency is usually better.
Keep some small cash
Every country has places that don't take cards — markets, tips, small transport. Carrying a small amount of cash in separate places keeps you covered.
Cards for Abroad
Explore the Wise multi-currency card
One account holding 40+ currencies, converting and paying at mid-market based rates. Handy for multi-country trips — no need to exchange for each currency separately.
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Local data
Get an eSIM for Vietnam before you go
Activate mobile data with a QR code instead of swapping SIM cards. Buy it before departure and switch it on the moment you land.
Airalo
Yesim
Saily
Drimsim
Check prices and availability on the booking sites.
City Guides in Vietnam
Da Nang
Beach resorts on one side, a working city on the other, with Hoi An and Ba Na Hills within reach.
Nha Trang
A beach town where the sand and the city sit side by side, so you can walk between them.
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, located along the lower Saigon and Dong Nai rivers, is Vietnam's largest city and has served as a political and economic hub since French colonial times. It is also a major collection point for rice grown in the Mekong Delta.
Đồng Hới
Dong Hoi is a city in Vietnam's Quang Binh Province, serving as a gateway for travelers heading to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, 50 km to the west. It's about a 6-8 hour bus ride from Hanoi.
Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, is a historic city on the Red River Delta that served as the seat of successive dynasties. It lies 1,720 km north of Ho Chi Minh City.
Nha Trang
Nha Trang is a city on Vietnam's south-central coast. Visit Po Nagar, Nha Trang Cathedral, and Long Son Pagoda, then unwind on Hon Tre Island.
Vũng Tàu
Vung Tau is a coastal city in southern Vietnam near Ho Chi Minh City, known as the center of the country's crude oil production. Before 2012, it also served as the capital of Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province.