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BEST PLACES TO EXCHANGE MONEY IN HANOI
Hanoi Travel Guide / August 11, 2017
Best Places to Exchange Money in Hanoi
The official currency in Vietnam is D**g (VND). Banknotes are issued in 1,000, 2,000, 5,000, 10,000, 20,000, 50,000, 100,000, 200,000, and 500,000 d**g. Be careful when handling the 20,000 and 500,000 bills because they look quite similar.
Currency exchange services are available upon arrival at the airport. The exchange rates are not as good as in the city but you may need it for taxi fare or other immediate needs.
Money exchange shops and jewelry stores are your best options to get the most favorable rates. These shops can be easily found at the Old Quarter.
If you want to be more secure about your transaction, opt to exchange your money at bank branches or ATM. Almost all banks in Vietnam offer foreign currency exchange service. Transactions may take longer because you will need to fill up some forms and present required documents.
The major currencies that are widely accepted at Hanoi’s forex shops include USD, EUR, GBP, AUD, CAD, SGD, JPY, and HKD.
Read on for more details about the best places to exchange money in Hanoi.
1. MONEY CHANGERS IN HANOI OLD QUARTER
Money Changers in Hanoi Old Quarter
(Image: diachiso.vn)
The Old Quarter is the main tourist destination in Hanoi with Hoan Kiem Lake as the centerpiece. The atmosphere of the place is super vibrant with many kinds of activities day and night. Any kinds of services that one needs in Hanoi can be found here. So it is not hard to buy local currency in the area.
Forex service at the Old Quarter is mostly offered by gold dealers and tour operators. Their rates are often better than banks’ rates.
You can find these gold shops along Ha Trung and Hang Bac streets. Most of them only exchange US dollars and are open from Mondays to Saturdays.
RECOMMENDED MONEY CHANGERS
1) Quoc Trinh Gold Shop
This shop is just 2 minutes on foot from the Vietnam National Tuong Theater
Address: 27 Ha Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3826 8856
Opening hours: Sunday to Friday 08:00 – 22:00
2) Kim Linh Jewelry
This store is located beside Queen Hotel Hanoi, which is a 2-minute walk from Hanoi Ancient House
Address: 67 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3825 3649
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 8:30 – 18:00
3) Tu Binh Jewelry
It is located across Queen Hotel Hanoi
Address: 54 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3824 9799
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 08:30 – 17:00
4) Hanoi Money Exchange
This shop is just 5 minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake
Address: 19B Hang Be, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3990 1733
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 18:00*
5) Phu Van Jewelry
It is located across Vietnam Guesthouse
Address: 25 Luong Ngoc Quyen, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3926 1764
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 18:00*
6) Manh Hung Jewelry
Its location is just a 3-minute walk from Vietnam National Tuong Theater.
Address: 51 Ha Trung, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3938 2251
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 19:00
*Opening hours may vary. Call first before visiting.
2. RELIABLE MONEY CHANGERS IN OTHER AREAS OF HANOI
Reliable money changers in other areas of Hanoi
(Image: Hoang Tin Gold Shop)
There are also reputable gold dealer shops outside the Old Quarter that provide professional currency exchange service.
Vang Hoang Tin gold shop – located near Kim Ma bus station, and Bao Tin Minh Chau – situated near Bay Mau lake are the two most visited places. Both shops are open daily.
RECOMMENDED MONEY CHANGERS
1) Vang Hoang Tin Gold Shop
This shop is just a 2-minute walk from Kim Ma bus station
Address: 124 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3733 7425
Opening hours: Mon to Sat 08:00 – 18:00, Sat & Sun 08:30 – 18:00
2) Bao Tin Minh Chau
Its location is a 3-minute walk away from Bay Mau lake
Address: 29 Tran Nhan Tong, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3822 6999
Opening hours: Daily 08:00 – 20:00
3) Kim Chung Gold Shop
This shop is located near Thai Ha Church and D**g Da General Hospital
Address: 24 Tay Son, D**g Da District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 97 535 25 86
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 18:00*
4) Bao Minh Jewelry
It is situated beside Polonez Hotel
Address: 4B Tran Nhan Tong, Hai Ba Trung District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3944 6934
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 09:00 – 18:00*
*Opening hours may vary. Call first before visiting.
3. BANK BRANCHES IN HANOI OLD QUARTER
Bank Branches in Hanoi Old Quarter
Most bank branches at the Old Quarter in Hanoi are clustered around Hoan Kiem Lake and near D**g Kinh Nghia Thuc Square. Banks are the option to go for if you are looking for a more secure transaction and exchange rates are not your highest priority.
Among many banks available at the Old Quarter, Vietcombank, Vietinbank, and Techcombank are the most popular. For a successful transaction, bank account is not required but identification document is a must.
RECOMMENDED BANK BRANCHES
1) Vietinbank on Ly Thuong Kiet
This branch is just a 2-minute walk away from Vietnamese Women’s Museum
Address: 25 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3826 7112
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00
2) Vietcombank on Cau Go
This branch is located on the north side of D**g Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Address: 110 Cau Go, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3926 1236
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00
3) Techcombank on Bat Dan
This branch is located near Hanoi Friendly Hotel
Address: 34 Bat Dan, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3923 2932
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00, Saturday 08:00 – 12:00
4) Vietnam International Bank (VIB) on Dinh Tien Hoang
This branch is located at the north side of Hoan Kiem Lake near D**g Kinh Nghia Thuc Square
Address: 49 Dinh Tien Hoang, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 3938 2180
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00*
5) SHB on Hang Hanh
This branch is located near D**g Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and Golden Lakeside Hotel
Address: 8 Hang Hanh, Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi, Vietnam
Phone: +84 4 6270 0420
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00*
*Opening hours may vary. Call first before visiting.
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