The currency issued by the Vietnam
State Bank is the dong (abbreviated "d" or VND) which is used uniformly
throughout the country. Bank notes in domination of are presently in
circulation
Traveller's cheques and credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard)
are exchanged for Vietnamese dong in banks. Cards can be used in travel
agencies, hotels, and major restaurants. US currency is exchanged for
Vietnamese dong and treasury notes in banks, exchange bureaus, hotels,
and jewellery shops. The exchange rate always changes. When leaving the
country, remaining Vietnamese currency can be exchanged for US dollars
at the exchange bureau at the airport. |
