How to use ATMs in Da Nang Vietnam: withdrawals, cash deposits, card safety tips

A BIDV cardholder reports that after getting the card, they discovered depositing cash dong directly via a bank branch or ATM wasn't straightforward as expected — it doesn't just work by default. They're looking for alternatives, such as exchange offices where cash USD could be converted and transferred straight to the card.

In response to a complaint about not being able to deposit cash via ATM, another user says they were also told it wasn't possible, but in practice they've been depositing cash via ATM without any issues.

A Vietcombank (VCB) ATM was successfully used to deposit cash: 5,000,000 VND was deposited as a test. The funds are credited to the account linked to the card.

Some ATMs in Vietnam support contactless tap-to-pay instead of inserting the card into the slot. This is both more convenient and safer — it eliminates the risk of the machine swallowing your card, which can happen with older card-reader ATMs.

Depositing cash onto a card via ATM is possible in Vietnam, but not all banks or ATM machines support this feature. It's worth checking directly with your specific bank.

If you have a Vietcombank account but no physical card, standard ATM withdrawal is not possible. However, some Vietcombank ATMs support cardless QR code cash withdrawals — check the Vietcombank mobile app or visit a branch to confirm this option.