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
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.
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.
By contrast, another traveler reported that last year the VTB ATMs on the route from their hotel worked fine and cash withdrawals went smoothly.
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.
Pre-made exchange rate tables turned out useless — prices were outdated.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.
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.