Should I get a travel card for Vietnam or can I pay with QR codes and foreign cards?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 22 days ago
TL;DR
Card payments are not universally accepted in Vietnam, and foreign QR payment apps may not work. A dedicated travel card can help, but cash remains the most reliable option.
What the community said
The question of using a travel card in Vietnam is valid: not all terminals accept foreign cards, and Russian QR payment apps like Sber are not supported — local merchants use Vietnamese QR systems (VietQR), not international ones.
22 days ago VietQR — local payment system
Inserting a card into a terminal works at larger shops, hotels, and restaurants, but small cafes, markets, and street vendors often don't have terminals at all. Always carry Vietnamese dong in cash.
22 days ago Cash in Vietnamese dong — essential
A Vietcombank card can only be obtained in person at a branch — online sign-up is not available for foreigners. Vietcombank branches are available in Nha Trang, including in the city centre.
22 days ago Vietcombank — branch visit required