Banking & Money

Do you need to declare cash when entering Vietnam via Ho Chi Minh City if you carry more than USD 5,000, and can you have problems taking it out later without a declaration?

Travelers report that cash is often not checked on arrival, and many enter without declaring it. But if you plan to leave Vietnam later with more than USD 5,000, it is safer to declare it on entry and keep the form, because customs may ask for proof of the money’s origin when you depart.

2 sources · 13 days ago

How to open a bank account and get a debit card at BIDV Vietnam as a foreigner

Foreigners can get a BIDV MasterCard Ready debit card with a passport and visa. The physical card fee is 55,000 VND; a virtual card is issued immediately upon approval.

1 source · 39 days ago

Where can travelers in Ho Chi Minh City exchange cash or crypto to Vietnamese dong, and is cardless ATM cash withdrawal available?

Traveler chat posts mention several private exchange services in Ho Chi Minh City that convert RUB, USD, and USDT to VND, often via in-person meetup, and some offer cardless ATM cash withdrawal. Cash delivery in Ho Chi Minh City and transfers to Vietnamese bank accounts are also mentioned.

3 sources · 5 days ago

Where to exchange USD to Vietnamese Dong in Ho Chi Minh City?

Best USD exchange rates in Ho Chi Minh City are typically found at gold/jewelry shops, though reviews are mixed. Banks offer lower rates but are more reliable.

2 sources · 22 days ago