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Currency exchanges in Vietnam

Replies: 5 - Last Post: Sep 17, 2012 6:11 PM Last Post By: buksida

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buksida

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Sep 11, 2012 10:12 PM
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Currency exchanges in Vietnam

Maybe a long shot this, but is it possible to exchange Thai Baht to Dong easily in Vietnam? Only asking as I live in Thailand and would need to make 2 exchanges otherwise; THB - USD - VND.

Also a long shot, does anyone know if Thai ATM cards would work in Vietnam or do I need to bring a big wad of cash? (not preferable).

roamingduck

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Sep 12, 2012 1:51 PM
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i know i was able to change bhat to dong on the border, but not sure how readily you can do it or if the exchange rate is great??

sbruny

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Sep 12, 2012 2:09 PM
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Not good idea. Bring us$.

buksida

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Sep 13, 2012 3:06 AM
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Ok, thanks, USD it is then!

buksida

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Sep 15, 2012 8:37 PM
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Any advice on carrying large amounts of cash? Read a few reports of money going missing from hotel rooms so the only alternative is to keep it on us - which is not really the best of plans.

Any tips?

buksida

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Sep 17, 2012 6:11 PM
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Ok, but is it safe to walk round with thousands of dollars in cash on your person?

Is there an alternative?
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