Do shops and cafes in Da Nang charge an extra fee for paying by foreign bank card?

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TL;DR

Yes. In many places in Da Nang, especially cafes and smaller businesses, paying by foreign card can trigger a 3–5% surcharge. Your own bank typically charges extra only for cash withdrawals, not regular card purchases.

What the community said

Some cafes in Da Nang openly warn customers about a card surcharge, often around 3%. If you want to avoid the extra cost, cash is usually the safer option.

3% surcharge

Using a card where surcharges apply usually does not save money: you lose either on the exchange rate or on the merchant fee. In places that accept cards, the extra charge is commonly 3–5%.

3–5% surcharge

The extra fee when paying by card in Da Nang is often added by the merchant, typically around 3–5%. Your bank’s own fee usually applies to ATM cash withdrawals rather than standard card purchases.

3–5% surcharge