Most major currencies can be exchanged al leading bunks in Vietnam, but away from the tourist centres the US dollar remains king. Vietcomhank is the most organised of the local banks for changing cash and can deal with euros, pounds and pretty much anything else you are packing. The US dollar exchange rate worsens the further you get from the tourist trail, so stock up on dong if you are heading mto remote areas.

The relatively low value of Vietnamese banknotes means that almost any currency exchange will leave you with piles of banknotes to count; changing US$100 will make you an instant millionaire! In small town it can be difficult to get change for the larger notes, so keep a stack of smaller bills handy.

It's a good idea to check that any big dollar bills you take do not have any small tears or look too tatty, as no-one will want to touch them in Vietnam.

You cannot legally take the dong out of Vietnam but you can reconvert reasonable amounts of it into dollars on departure.