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Where to withdraw or exchange USD cash in Nha Trang for the best rate?

Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 1 day ago

TL;DR

Easiest way is withdrawing USD directly from a T-Bank ATM (check the bank app to find which ATM has cash available) — better rate than exchange offices and no extra documents needed. Among exchange offices, Lanta Bank and Primorye Bank had new-style USD bills in stock.

What the community said

Word of caution: tried withdrawing cash from a VTB (VRB) ATM near Okeanos — the money was deducted from the account but the ATM never dispensed it.

4 days ago VRB ATM near Okeanos — risk of non-dispense

By contrast, another traveler reported that last year the VTB ATMs on the route from their hotel worked fine and cash withdrawals went smoothly.

6 days ago VTB ATMs en route from hotel (last year's experience)

Many travelers skip cash entirely: withdrew $1000 from an ATM but paid for everything via QR code instead. For accommodation they left a $100 cash deposit, refunded at checkout.

20 days ago $1000 via ATM

Pre-made exchange rate tables turned out useless — prices were outdated. More reliable to withdraw USD from a T-Bank ATM: check the bank's app to find which specific ATM has cash on hand. Rate was the best available, and no passport or extra documents required.

29 days ago T-Bank ATM

In late April, new-style USD bills were only available at two banks — Lanta Bank and Primorye Bank; other exchange offices didn't have new bills in stock (confirmed by calling around). Ended up buying at a rate of 78.5 at Primorye Bank.

30 days ago Primorye Bank, rate 78.5