How can international travelers transfer money to Nha Trang and receive Vietnamese dong without carrying US dollars?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 23 days ago
TL;DR
Travelers in Nha Trang use SBP-based transfers to receive VND as an alternative to bringing US dollars, with conversion at the provider’s exchange rate. VRB bank transfers and cryptocurrency are also considered when a banking app is unavailable.
What the community said
Instead of looking for cash US dollars, travelers can use an SBP transfer and receive the funds in Vietnamese dong. The rate is reported to be close to market level, but check the final payout and fee with the receiving service first.
25 days ago SBP transfer to VND
If a Russian banking app will not open, have a backup transfer method ready, such as a transfer through VRB or another available channel, rather than relying on one bank only.
35 days ago VRB
Travelers consider keeping more than one way to move money to Nha Trang, including cryptocurrency and a bank transfer through VRB. This can be useful as a backup when a regular transfer fails.
42 days ago Cryptocurrency or VRB