Cash usage
Vietnamese dong cash remains important for small shops, local transport and markets.
Country money guide
Vietnam Currency Guide
Learn how the Vietnamese dong is used in Vietnam, then open a dated reference-rate conversion.
Currency overview
Vietnamese Dong in Vietnam
Monetary framework
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong as its official currency.
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Currency facts
VND at a glance
CurrencyVietnamese Dong
ISO codeVND
Symbol₫
Decimal places0
Central bankState Bank of Vietnam
Currency typeOfficial currency
Money usage guide
Local money guide for Vietnam
Official use
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong as its official currency.
Payment environment
Dong cash remains widely used in Vietnam, with cards and mobile payments more available in cities, hotels and larger retailers.
Cash and payment habits
Cash, cards and local payments
Card acceptance
Cards are more available at hotels, larger retailers and urban businesses, but should not be assumed to work at every merchant.
Mobile and contactless payments
Banks and payment providers support cards, QR services and mobile payments under the State Bank of Vietnam's regulatory framework.
ATM availability
ATMs dispense dong; network compatibility, withdrawal limits and fees depend on the bank and overseas card issuer.
Exchange tips
Planning a conversion
Before exchanging
Use authorized banks or exchange providers and compare the final dong amount after all fees and conversion margins.
Cash declaration
Vietnam's official trade portal publishes rules for declaring cash carried across the border; verify current requirements before travel.
Popular currency pairs
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Related currencies
Regional and monetary links
These links use the country dataset's regional and monetary relationships rather than a single global popularity list.
FAQ
Vietnam currency questions
Which currency is used in Vietnam?
Vietnam uses the Vietnamese dong as its official currency.
Does Vietnam have multiple official currencies?
Vietnam has one official currency: the Vietnamese dong (VND).
How can I compare the Vietnamese dong?
Use the conversion links on this page to compare Vietnam's official currency with other supported currencies.
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Rate data and official references
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