What exchange rate can you get for USD at jewelry shops in Da Nang, and does the bill denomination matter?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 8 days ago
TL;DR
Recent chat reports suggest jewelry shops in Da Nang exchange fresh USD bills at about 26,230–26,400 VND per dollar. New, clean banknotes tend to get the best rate, and jewelry shops are often used for better cash exchange rates.
The most recent reported rate at a jewelry shop was about 26,230 VND for 1 USD. People in the chat considered this a good benchmark for cash exchange in Da Nang.
Travelers specifically asked whether the rate changes depending on the bill denomination, but the main takeaway was that fresh, undamaged USD notes are preferred at jewelry exchanges.
A few days earlier, chat members reported getting as much as 26,400 VND for 1 USD at jewelry shops when exchanging new bills. That was the highest rate mentioned.