Where to exchange currency in Nha Trang and what are the best rates?
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
Based on 2 discussions with 5 participants · Last activity: 3 days ago
TL;DR
Exchange USD at Gold Coast mall or Sokrovishcha Angkora exchange office for competitive rates. Old dollar bills are accepted. UnionPay cards are a viable alternative to cash exchange.
Travellers reported that in April, exchanging cash Chinese yuan for VND in Nha Trang worked out better than exchanging US dollars.
To receive cash VND, an exchange service can convert USDT and other cryptocurrencies from its supported-assets list.
One traveller suggests a currency allocation strategy: rely mainly on a UnionPay card, then QR code payments, and keep only about 30% of your funds in cash USD for exchange.
Another user clarifies that old dollar bills are exchanged on the spot, but the rate difference is small only if the notes are in good condition.
To get VND from Russian cards, use VRB ATMs: according to traveller experience, withdrawals from RUB 10,000 get a better rate. Physical T-Bank and Ozon cards were mentioned.
Chinese yuan can be exchanged at jewellery shops in Nha Trang, while Hong Kong dollars are generally accepted only by banks.
According to traveller experience, paying with a UnionPay card funded in yuan bought in advance on an exchange can yield a better rate than converting cash US dollars to VND.
One user suggests trying small eateries/stalls with a handwritten cardboard sign saying "currency exchange" — these informal spots also offer exchange, in addition to larger offices like Sokrovishcha Angkora.
The exchange office at Gold Coast mall (near the escalator to Lotte) offers slightly better USD to VND rates than Sokrovishcha Angkora — the difference is small but worth noting.
Sokrovishcha Angkora is a well-known currency exchange point in Nha Trang offering good USD to VND rates.
Old or worn US dollar bills are accepted at Nha Trang exchange offices — no need to worry about the condition or series of your notes.
Kazakhstani tenge is not widely exchanged in Nha Trang — it's best to convert tenge to USD before arrival, then exchange USD to VND locally.
Paying with a UnionPay card is a practical alternative to cash exchange in Nha Trang — widely accepted and saves the hassle of converting USD to VND.