Where can I exchange US dollars in Nha Trang and why do exchange offices refuse old bills?

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TL;DR

Since early August 2026, many exchange offices in Nha Trang (including Gold Coast mall and Treasures Angkor) have stopped exchanging dollars or reject bills due to minor defects or old series. Try official bank exchange counters or check multiple locations, as the situation is unstable.

What the community said

Old US dollar bills in pristine condition are generally accepted, but the rate is about 30,000–50,000 VND lower per US$100.

30,000–50,000 VND less per US$100

At Vinpearl not all exchange points accept dollars — currently exchange services are unstable, some points are closed.

Vinpearl

At Gold Coast mall exchange was refused due to minor defects on the bills (local exchangers are very picky about banknote condition).

Gold Coast mall

There's confusion about dollar bill series: newer green bills are being rejected, and older blue 2009-series bills have mixed reports — confirm with the specific exchange office in advance.

2009-series bills

The exchange counter at Treasures Angkor complex has stopped accepting dollars for exchange.

Treasures Angkor

A Chinese-run exchange office in town, after two days of failed attempts, said it had closed permanently — possibly linked to a broader crackdown on exchange offices in the region.