Can foreign bank cards be used in Nha Trang, Vietnam, or should I carry cash?

From messages by 6 participants in 3 sources · Last activity: 33 days ago

TL;DR

Travelers report that an RSHB card works in Nha Trang, but carrying Vietnamese dong is still essential because many businesses do not accept cards. A card can also be linked to local apps.

What the community said

A bank card can be linked to local apps without much difficulty. For setting up some services, the practical workaround mentioned is using a non-Russian phone number and selecting another registration country.

33 days ago local apps

Recent traveler experience indicates that an RSHB card works in Nha Trang. It can be a useful payment option, but should not be your only way to access money.

55 days ago RSHB

Carry Vietnamese dong in cash, as not every restaurant, shop, or other business in Nha Trang accepts card payments.

55 days ago Vietnamese dong cash