Can you exchange older US dollar notes in Nha Trang, and do they get a worse rate than newer bills?
Based on 2 discussions with 4 participants · Last activity: 17 days ago
TL;DR
Older US dollar bills can sometimes be exchanged in Nha Trang, but some money changers and merchants may refuse them. Recent reports put newer notes at around 26,000–26,300 VND per USD versus 25,600–25,900 VND for older notes.
What the community said
In Nha Trang, one traveler found only a small rate difference: newer USD notes exchanged at 26,000 VND per $1 and older notes at 25,600 VND. However, several exchange points refused the older bills altogether.
18 days ago 26,000 / 25,600 VND per USD
Another report from Nha Trang gave rates of about 26,300 VND per $1 for newer notes and 25,900 VND for older ones. The discount was under 2%, although the bills still need to be in acceptable condition.
18 days ago 26,300 / 25,900 VND per USD
Do not assume every outlet will take older USD notes: one traveler was unable to exchange them at the market, money changers, or with street merchants at any rate. Bring several newer, clean bills as a backup.
18 days ago Nha Trang market and money changers
For substantial spending, a card with a suitable account currency may be more practical, but several ATM withdrawals can quickly erase any savings through withdrawal fees and conversion charges.
22 days ago ATM fees