How can travelers deposit cash into a local Vietnamese bank account in Ho Chi Minh City?

From messages by 4 participants in 2 sources · Last activity: 19 days ago

TL;DR

Cash may be deposited at a bank branch or through an ATM that accepts cash. Tourist accounts can have restrictions, so check the rules with the specific Vietnamese bank before relying on this method.

What the community said

Cash can be deposited in person at a bank branch; cross-border transfers were also mentioned as a separate way to fund an account.

53 days ago In-branch cash deposit

There was a reported successful account top-up using a cash-accepting ATM inside a Techcombank branch. Treat it as an option when visiting a branch, but note that this was second-hand experience.

53 days ago Techcombank cash-accepting ATM

Foreigners employed officially may be able to deposit funds within their documented salary limits. Techcombank was reported to open limited-function accounts for tourists; ATM deposits may work, but their legal status was questioned.

53 days ago Techcombank; salary-based limit