What to do with leftover Vietnamese dong before leaving Nha Trang — exchange to USD or home currency?
Based on 2 discussions with 2 participants · Last activity: 5 days ago
TL;DR
Exchange leftover dong to USD — it's easier to convert back home. Always carry some cash as a backup, since card payments can be blocked or declined abroad.
What the community said
Mir cards can be used to withdraw cash at ATMs, while foreign cards work fine for terminal payments.
5 days ago Mir — ATM, foreign card — terminal
If you have leftover dong and no cards, exchange to USD rather than your home currency — dollars are accepted at exchange offices worldwide and you'll get a better rate.
5 days ago Dong → USD
Cards are convenient for payments, but don't rely on them exclusively abroad. Keep cash as a backup in case your card gets blocked or your wallet is stolen.
5 days ago
Some banks may freeze international transactions for up to 24 hours if they flag them as suspicious. This is why a card should never be your only payment method in Vietnam — always have cash on hand.
5 days ago Possible 24-hour card freeze