Where is the best place to exchange US dollars in Cam Ranh, and which bill denominations are most practical to bring?
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Besides denomination, the condition of the bills matters: crisp, new US dollar notes get a better exchange rate (e.g. 2.610) than worn, old bills (around 2.580).
New bills get a better rate
The best USD/EUR to VND exchange rate is often at jewelry shops, not banks — for example, the Treasures of Angkor chain.
Jewelry shops (e.g. Treasures of Angkor)
The best-value option is usually to avoid exchanging cash inside Cam Ranh’s tourist area and instead take a taxi for about 10 minutes to a regular exchange office or bank, where the rate can be noticeably better.
Cam Ranh, 10-minute taxi ride
Exchange counters aimed at higher-end tourists are usually poor value: the convenience of being near hotels often comes with a worse exchange rate.
Cam Ranh tourist area
If you want the strongest USD rate, the most efficient approach is to compare rates in advance and be ready to go where the exchange is better. For travel, larger bills—especially US$100 notes—are usually the most practical because they often get the best rate.
US$100 bills