HAN · Reviewed 28 August 2026
Money and currency exchange at Noi Bai Airport
Using Vietnamese dong, ATMs, card payments and exchange services at HAN without hidden assumptions.
Short answer
Vietnamese dong is the local currency. Compare the full exchange or ATM cost, including provider fees and dynamic currency conversion, before accepting.
Key facts
- Local currency
- VND
- ATM
- Check bank and home-bank fees
- Card prompt
- Review currency before accepting
- Exchange rate
- Compare the total received
Cash and ATM use
Withdraw or exchange only what you need until you can compare options. Keep the receipt and shield the PIN.
Your home bank may add a fee even when the local ATM displays one separately.
Card conversion choices
When a terminal offers to charge in your home currency, compare that conversion with your card issuer’s terms before accepting.
Fast Track checkout is priced in USD; local airport purchases follow the merchant’s displayed currency and terms.
Frequently asked questions
What currency is used in Hanoi?
Vietnamese dong (VND) is the local currency.
Should I accept home-currency conversion at an ATM?
Compare the shown rate and fees with your card issuer before deciding; the convenient option is not always the cheapest.
Primary sources
Editorial method: reviewed against the airport, Vietnam Immigration, ACV and destination sources linked on this page. Time-sensitive details should be rechecked before travel.