Vietnam

[butterbarter]

Thanks.
Just nice got the UOB atm card with PLUS.
but given the $5-10 service fee... maybe use only emergency

That's being penny wise pound foolish, bro. To save this small amount, you change money at the money changer, incurring fees and charges, which is likely to be even more. Plus, you carry large amounts of money for the whole trip and risk having them stolen.

If you withdraw from ATMs every few days, you are far likely to carry smaller amounts of money (around $200-300 will go a long way in many countries), minimizing your loss even if it gets stolen.

The choice is yours, but to me, this is the most convenient and safest way to get money overseas.

 

[butterbarter]

Is Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City better for sightseeing? Which city has more things to do or more places to see for a first time visitor to Vietnam ? Planning to visit vietnam for 4-5 days in sep or oct

Depends on what you like. For 4-5 days, you can do Halung Bay + Hanoi, or Mekong Delta + HCMC. Both are different and yet enjoyable, though personally I lean more towards Hanoi.

 

[audiovideo]

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jetstar VN better

manage to get return tickets hcmc <--> Danang for $$110/pax all in, including insurance . .. of course is a budget air.

 

[Desmond_]

what is the average price return ticket for SG - HCM. I checked the cheapest by jetstar is about $99?

 

[audiovideo]

what is the average price return ticket for SG - HCM. I checked the cheapest by jetstar is about $99?

return for $99? that's a steal! but jetstar will add on lotsa of other charges as you step thru the booking ...

the best price I get so far for tigerair is around $130 ... plus choose seat, one way baggage and $18 admin fee ... total $177 ...

 

[audiovideo]

Overseas cash withdrawal is convenient but looking at the "overheads", to me is still emergency only and limit to few hundred S$.
If I withdraw VND at hcm, then that amount covert to USD, then convert to S$ ...
but good to know there are ways to get $$$ during emergency ... peace of mind.

POSB Cirrus

1. There's a charge of S$5 per cash withdrawal on overseas Cirrus ATMs. You will enjoy a preferential flat service fee of S$2 if you use your Cirrus ATM Card at the ATMs of Bank Danamon (Indonesia), Bank of Central Asia (BCA, Indonesia), HDFC (India) and Bank of Philippines Island (Philippines).
2. There is no service fee for overseas purchases.
3. The amount withdrawn in US dollars shall be converted to Singapore dollars on the date of conversion. The amount withdrawn in foreign currency other than US Dollars will be converted into US dollars before being converted into Singapore dollars. All conversions shall be based on the prevailing wholesale interbank rates or the government-mandated rate, as shall be determined by the respective card associations. The rate used for the conversion may be different from the rate in effect on the date of the transaction due to market fluctuation.
4. The amount withdrawn in foreign currency at overseas ATMs or purchases made in foreign currency at Maestro terminals are subject to a charge imposed by the respective card associations, either as a reimbursement charge representing the charge imposed on us or as a direct charge to you. An administrative fee of 2.0% of the foreign currency withdrawal or transaction amount for services provided or actions taken by us in relation to such foreign currency transactions shall be payable by you and debited to your Card Account.

 

[xiaozhi86]

Hi guys, anyone can advice if I need to change my sgd to used before changing to vnd at hcmc? Am going Tmr

Thanks !

change at hcmc airport or go to d1 to change.. confirm the rate much much better then sg

 

[audiovideo]

change at hcmc airport or go to d1 to change.. confirm the rate much much better then sg

when i planned to go hcmc in april, the chow neh $changer at pasir ris white sand dare to quote me S$1 for 15500vnd! but at hcm d5 manage to change for 16700vnd ... every S$100 they wana suck S$7+! pui!

now you should get around 17000-17100vnd ...

 

[~大.芒.果~]

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Hello!

I have exactly 910,000 dong leftover from my trip to Vietnam! Looking to change them back to SGD with someone who wants the Dong at a flat rate of $50. If interested, please PM me.

Will prefer to deal near Kent Ridge or Bishan.

 

[lemalaisien087]

Hello!

I have slightly more than 900,000 dong leftover from my trip to Vietnam! Looking to change them back to SGD with someone who wants the Dong. If interested, please PM me.

Will prefer to deal near Kent Ridge or Bishan.

Am going hcm this weekend. How much your exchange rate? =)

 

[vin1982]

Hello! I need advise!

Am gg hanoi this friday! I read online that better to have usd ? Need advise whether use usd or dong better?

Shouldn i change $ to dong first in sg or go to hanoi change better? Xie xie all the ppl in advance

 

[slandtravel]

Is Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City better for sightseeing? Which city has more things to do or more places to see for a first time visitor to Vietnam ? Planning to visit vietnam for 4-5 days in sep or oct

for 1st time visitor to Vietnam, just advs u to do Hanoi package tour included Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoa Lu Tam Coc...i myself realize that there ar plenty of landscape in the north which nicer than in the south of vietnam....but it's depend on ur plan....Moreover, the weather in the north in sept or nov is not too hot...it's so great to see Halong Bay on that time...y u dont take more days off to visit sapa??

 

[slandtravel]

Hello! I need advise!

Am gg hanoi this friday! I read online that better to have usd ? Need advise whether use usd or dong better?

Shouldn i change $ to dong first in sg or go to hanoi change better? Xie xie all the ppl in advance

u should change usd to dong 2use. I have just come back Hanoi from Ho Chi Minh for a few days....exchange rate in hcmc is better in Hanoi.
- HCMC : 1usd = 21.25dong
- Hanoi : 1usd = 21.22dong
Thus, there s not different between them ...because the value of VNd is very small....

 

[hungryfriend]

hello im going to hanoi next week
can advise shld i change dong in sg or change at hanoi?
if at hanoi where are the good places to change?
thanks

 

[slandtravel]

hello im going to hanoi next week
can advise shld i change dong in sg or change at hanoi?
if at hanoi where are the good places to change?
thanks

it's a small currency exchange shop at 121 or 123 Ma May street, Hanoi, Vietnam (dont remember exactly address 121 or 123) but very easy to figure it out. is one of the best place in Hanoi if u want to get a high rate ~~

 

[cobragold]

Hi,
Looking for travel partner to go to vietnam. I am a retiree so planning to go to one place and stay there for up to 2 or 3 weeks. Planning to go to dalat this nov. Ányone interested pls PM me.
Thanks

 

[dede1217]

Can try vietjet, budget airline by vietnam.
Few months back, they have promo 0 fare depart from t3.
can fly any date before 31 dec, free 20kg checked in too .
checked last week, can fly end dec too

 

[dede1217]

Hello! I need advise!

Am gg hanoi this friday! I read online that better to have usd ? Need advise whether use usd or dong better?

Shouldn i change $ to dong first in sg or go to hanoi change better? Xie xie all the ppl in advance

have went to hcm , think using vnd is better ... usd nt worth

 

[dede1217]

Am going hcm this weekend. How much your exchange rate? =)

think is about 16500

 

[dede1217]

Like HCM, their hotels mostly have bath tub and good wifi connection.
normally 3 stars hotel at ben thanh market is around 30-60 one night those good hotels