Money Exchange and Banking EXPLAINED Saigon Vietnam

So its safe to take money from my country into Vietnam and exchange there? If so what's one thing i need to be aware of? Do they rip you off?

Anyone got any suggestions on what card to use for an Australian, I was going in October was just gonna bring 4K Aus and exchange over there, em I better to use a card ?

Is it possible to exchange from euro to dollars ?

there used to be a window outside of bu vien street citibank charges 0% spread.

Xin Chao! Since you mentioned Fidelity, have you tried using their debit card to withdraw cash at the ATM? Do you know the total transaction fee that Fidelity and the ATM bank charge? Thank you much!

Do you need passport to exchange money?

TRC??!

Is Revolut worth there?

I saw Ally online banking accounts charge no foreign transaction fees...

I used Mai Vân when I was there in October. I would add that there was a big queue spilling onto the road, with scooters only just missing me. As I waited in the queue had to put up with touts as well. I miss it.

Thank you for the update

THANK YOU for the info and tips. I will be traveling there in 2 weeks. Super excited about the trip but a little apprehensive about how things work there. So THANK YOU for sharing this video!

Boring video

I usually exchange in my home country… about 10 million for a good nest. After that it’s all ATM. And yes, it is true, you spend more when you always have cash in your wallet

Btw.. have you used Remitly for transfers?

I still don't get why people would even want to bring a thousand dollars cash over? Every time I've gone I just use my Schwab debit card to draw cash out of any ATM as I need it.

And by the way, I do not see in the description where you listed the bank where you can get a checking account on an e Visa.

Thanks

How much is the exchange rate at the bank? How much is the exchange rate at the jewelry store?

Chris, how in the world do people live in a country
like Vietnam with all those millions of motorcycles and cars
honking and shit. It seems so chaotic and dangerous.
I've never been to Vietnam and by the look of it,
I don't think want to go there. But if you are happy there, I
am happy for you man!! Peace~

Bring $100 notes or you will get lower exhange rate.

I will be in HCMC and Hanoi from November 7th to the 15th do you think $2000 usd will be enough?

I will be there Friday!

Hello Chris 👋
I have A question for you.
When I go into Vietnam from the United State. With my JCmorgan Chase Visa Debit card.Can I withdraw cash 💰 in Vietnam?

thanks for the info Chris! what about citibank to do banking ie atm withdraw limit/day? last time I exchange at bank, I stay almost 2hours.....and I was by myself! they are so slow.

24580 just now . . . not good for VND earners

Man thanks for this info my man
I need this info and much appreciated it Chris

I have tried 4 different banks whilst on 30 day evisa , 4 times I was told no

will they take cad

What bank can you open a bank account with and get a debit card on an Evisa?

The difference among jewelry shops is negligible, it's not worth it to shop around. What's important is their rates are always higher than banks or whatever an app tells you. Also, they'll exchange any bills but will give you a lower rate for old/crumpled or lower denomination ones. From experience, Vietcombank and Timo/Viet Capital have the strictest rules for foreigners; VP Bank is relatively lax.

Just got a bank account this year, been here many times and brought cash with no problems, you have to be able to manage your money well, never lost any money, but I would not recommend to others. Exchange money at local jewelry stores.

7.15 is it one of the constructed metro station stop? Damm! I‘m heartedly looking forward to the day this bloody metro works😅😅😅😅!

When I went in summer jewelry stores gave me the best rate. Gave me slightly over what Google said I should get. Also they only accept new hundred dollar bills

Very good video , i like Agri-bank ATM they only charge 22,000 for a withdrawal , but has a limit on how much you can take out , using a Visa debit

Mai Van and Ha Tam were not giving the best rates about two weeks ago. Kim Huy Jewelry along the street were giving a better rate. Best to shop around. Also depends on how much you are changing.

Viet government has banned foreign exchange outside of using a bank for ten days

Good Live Stream last Night…Still Top G…Saigon, Vietnam 🇻🇳 😅

Bro, I was in Vietnam for almost 1 year in 2019 - 2020 and Ha Tam jewelry was the one that had like 30-40 people waiting in line.. Mai Van only had a few people there.. I was going to Ha Tam every few weeks.

What’s exchange rate at Mai Vân?

Chris, great video....ty!

Good tips, I was in Vietnam 3 weeks ago…wish I would had this video beforehand

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I used the Citibank ATM at the Central Park. Was allowed 6.6Million per transaction for $3. Now in Da Nang I can only 2Million per transaction. I’ve spent £1000 in a fortnight but I have gone full tourist 😂 for instance … I set up Grab on my phone and paid cash (with a tip) then noticed I was paying direct out of bank as well 😂😂