Where have travelers opened a bank account and obtained a card in Ho Chi Minh City, and can a 90-day visa be refused?

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TL;DR

In September 2026, one traveler reported obtaining a bank card at a branch in the Golden King hotel in District 7, while another reported rejections at several banks that required a 12-month visa rather than a 90-day visa. Rules change — confirm the requirements with an official source before you travel.

What the community said

In September 2026, a traveler reported obtaining a card at a branch in the Golden King hotel in Ho Chi Minh City's District 7. They filled out an application, staff set up the app, and they collected the physical card two weeks later. The report did not specify their visa type.

21 days ago Golden King, District 7

In September 2026, a traveler trying to obtain a card with a 90-day visa reported being rejected by several banks in Ho Chi Minh City, where staff required a 12-month visa.

21 days ago