Where can I exchange US dollars in Nha Trang and why do exchange offices refuse old bills?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 2 days ago
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.
At Vinpearl not all exchange points accept dollars — currently exchange services are unstable, some points are closed.
At Gold Coast mall exchange was refused due to minor defects on the bills (local exchangers are very picky about banknote condition).
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.
The exchange counter at Treasures Angkor complex has stopped accepting dollars for exchange.
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.