Can travelers in Da Nang pay by local QR code, and what exchange rate or spending limits should they expect compared with exchanging cash?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Yes, some travelers in Da Nang were able to pay by local QR code, but it is inconsistent: one reported rate was about 314 VND per 1 RUB, and one user mentioned a practical minimum payment of around 20,000 VND. In practice, several people saw little financial advantage versus exchanging cash or using a foreign bank card.
What the community said
A recent report says there was no major savings difference between payment methods. The traveler used cash in RUB, CNY, and USD, plus QR payment through Sber and a CNY-denominated card, and did not find any clear financial advantage in one method over another.
8 days ago Sber QR; RUB, CNY, USD
One traveler reported exchanging a large cash amount without issues: about 120,000 RUB was converted into VND and delivered in cash by courier. In the same report, QR payment was said to have a practical lower limit of around 20,000 VND, so very small purchases may not work.
8 days ago 120,000 RUB; from 20,000 VND
Another QR payment report says several QR codes were tried and only one worked through T-Bank. The reported rate was about 314 VND per 1 RUB, so it is worth comparing that rate with local cash-exchange offers before paying.
8 days ago T-Bank; 314 VND per 1 RUB