Currency Exchange in Hanoi

Currency exchange in Hanoi helps both travelers who start their route in the north and visitors in the capital on business: you need dong from the first taxi out of the airport.

Currency exchange in Hanoi: what to know

Hanoi is Vietnam's capital: the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, museums and the street food that brings visitors for a few days. Northern routes often continue toward Ha Long and the mountain areas, and outside the large cities dong is frequently the only way to pay. That is why it's convenient to have cash before heading further — or right after landing at Noi Bai.

Three ways to receive your money in Hanoi

In Vietnam EXFM works without offices or queues. Once the amount and rate are agreed, you choose how to receive your dong:

1. Withdrawal by code. A partner ATM dispenses the dong: the manager agrees on the location and time beforehand, then sends the code. It works when you need cash for the market, taxis and small expenses and don't have a Vietnamese account.

2. QR payment. For shops, restaurants and services that accept VietQR: send the code to your manager, the manager pays, and you receive a confirmation. A good fit for one-off payments when you don't want to look for an ATM.

3. Transfer to your account in Vietnam. You send the details (account number, bank, full name) to your manager, who checks them against the sender's data. Transfers between Vietnamese banks are processed promptly, so the money is usually available soon after confirmation.

VietQR payment is available when you settle in rubles; for Online USD, use an ATM or a transfer to your account.

What to know about exchanging money in Vietnam

• One direction. We accept rubles and Online USD and pay out Vietnamese dong. Converting dong back into foreign currency is not part of the service.
• Video verification (KYC). On your first request, the manager runs it over a video call — details are explained in the chat.
• Rate first, transfer second. Agree on the rate and the final dong amount with your manager before sending funds.
• Only your own account. For a transfer to a Vietnamese account, the account holder's name must match the sender's name exactly.
• Electronic transfers can't be reversed. Send funds only to the details your manager provides, and double-check them before sending.

From request to dong in Hanoi

1. Open a chat with an EXFM manager.
2. Tell the manager the currency, the amount and where you'll be sending the money from.
3. Pass KYC by video if this is your first request.
4. Agree on the method: cardless ATM, VietQR or a transfer to your account.
5. Send the money to the manager's details.
6. Receive your dong and a confirmation from the manager.

Currency exchange topics in Hanoi

• Hanoi – Currency Exchange at Noi Bai Airport
• Hanoi – Exchange Rubles for Dong in Hanoi
• Hanoi – Exchange Online USD for Dong in Hanoi

Still have questions about exchanging money in Hanoi? An EXFM manager will answer in a messenger and help you choose how to receive your dong.