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Buy Vietnamese dong from a registered US exchange
Buy Vietnamese dong online from US First Exchange, a Los Angeles currency exchange registered with FinCEN, part of the US Treasury, as a Money Services Business. Choose your amount in the order form on this page, pay securely, and receive verified notes at your door by insured FedEx delivery.
Today's Vietnamese dong price
Your exact price appears in the order form at the top of this page before you pay. Your rate is locked the moment you place your order. Rates are set daily and can change from day to day.
Why buy Vietnamese dong before you travel
Vietnam runs on cash. Street food stalls, markets, taxis and small shops in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang often take only dong, and cards are not accepted everywhere outside hotels and larger stores.
Arriving with dong in hand means no hunting for an ATM or exchange booth after a long flight. Read our money tips for traveling in Vietnam to plan how much cash to bring.
Vietnamese dong notes we sell
We sell Vietnamese dong in 500,000 VND polymer notes, the largest note in circulation, issued by the State Bank of Vietnam. You will receive smaller notes as change once you start spending in Vietnam.
Tip: the 500,000 and 20,000 notes are both blue, so check the number when you pay and when you get change.
How to buy Vietnamese dong online in 4 steps
- Choose your amount. Select Vietnamese dong and enter how much you want. You see the full USD price before you check out. You can add other currencies to the same order.
- Pay securely. Pay by credit or debit card, e-check, check, cashier's check or money order.
- Verify your identity. Upload a valid US government-issued ID. Federal rules require this for every money services business.
- Receive your delivery. Choose FedEx 2Day or Overnight. You get a tracking number as soon as your order ships.
See the full process on our how it works page.
Payment and delivery
Pay by credit or debit card, e-check, check, cashier's check or money order. We do not accept bank wire, ACH or PayPal payments.
| Payment method | Time to clear |
|---|---|
| Credit or debit card | Up to 72 business hours |
| Check, e-check, cashier's check or money order | Up to 7 business days from the day payment is received and processed |
Check payments take longer because of our due diligence checks. Once your payment clears, your order ships by FedEx with full-value insurance and tracking.
| Shipping option | Cost |
|---|---|
| FedEx 2Day | $24 |
| FedEx Overnight | $34 |
| Orders of $5,000 or more | Free |
An adult (18+) must sign for the package. We deliver to every U.S. state except Texas, Illinois, Washington and New Mexico; Alaska and Hawaii are treated as international deliveries.
Order at least two weeks before you fly if you pay by check, to leave time for payment to clear.
Why buy Vietnamese dong from US First Exchange
- Verified notes. Every note is scanned on De La Rue verification machines and its serial number is recorded.
- Fully insured delivery by FedEx, free on orders of $5,000 or more.
- Registered and compliant. We are registered with FinCEN, part of the US Treasury, as a Money Services Business and follow federal know-your-customer rules. Read our compliance statement.
- A real US business. Our office is at 550 South Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013. We serve customers by mail and phone; there is no walk-in counter.
- People who pick up the phone. Call 310-982-1743, 10am–5pm Pacific Time.
- Sell back your leftovers. Home with dong to spare? Sell Vietnamese dong for US dollars at our posted buyback rate.
Buying for more than one trip? See all currencies on our buy foreign currency page.
Before you buy: know the risks
Vietnamese dong is a currency for spending, not an investment product, and we do not give investment advice. Its value against the US dollar can fall, and our buyback rate is lower than our selling rate, so selling soon after you buy returns less than you paid. Be cautious of anyone promising a dong "revaluation" or guaranteed profit. Learn more in everything you need to know about the Vietnamese dong.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy Vietnamese dong in the USA?
You can buy Vietnamese dong online from a registered currency exchange such as US First Exchange. We deliver to every U.S. state except Texas, Illinois, Washington and New Mexico.
Which Vietnamese dong notes will I receive?
We supply Vietnamese dong in 500,000 VND notes.
How much Vietnamese dong should I bring to Vietnam?
It depends on your plans. Many travelers bring enough cash for the first few days and use ATMs or cards for larger costs later.
How long does delivery take?
Your order ships once your payment clears: card payments clear in up to 72 business hours, check payments in up to 7 business days. Delivery then takes one or two business days, depending on the FedEx option you choose.
How much is shipping?
FedEx 2Day costs $24 and FedEx Overnight costs $34. Shipping is free on orders of $5,000 or more.
Is there a minimum order?
There is no minimum order. Larger orders need extra identity verification, and government reporting rules may apply.
Can I buy Vietnamese dong with a credit card?
Yes. We accept Visa and Mastercard credit and debit cards. Your card issuer may treat the purchase as a cash advance, so check with them first.
Do you accept wire transfers, ACH or PayPal?
No. We accept credit and debit cards, e-checks, checks, cashier's checks and money orders.
Do I need to be home to receive my order?
Yes. An adult aged 18 or over must sign for the package at the address on your order.
Can I return Vietnamese dong?
All sales are final and currency cannot be returned. You can sell it back to us later at our posted buyback rate.