Can a foreigner open a local bank card in Nha Trang, Vietnam on a tourist e-visa?

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TL;DR

Some foreigners manage to open a card at BIDV on an e-visa, but it's a 50/50 gamble — banks may refuse. Most travelers just exchange cash as needed instead of wiring large sums.

What the community said

No need to exchange or transfer large amounts — most tourists just exchange small amounts of cash as needed, which is enough for daily expenses.

BIDV bank reportedly issues cards to foreigners on a tourist e-visa, but success is roughly 50/50 — the bank may approve or refuse without a clear reason.

BIDV bank

There's talk in the community about moving money and assets abroad (including buying property in Europe) as an alternative to keeping funds in Vietnam, but this is more general speculation than a proven method.