Originally Posted by
Tod E Tosser
If your concern is convenience, then I'd suggest converting loonies to greenbacks at home. You'll have no problem changing or spending USD in Viet Nam. The exchange rate is irrelevant: your currency is currently weak. The real question is where will it be easier to change your money into something more useful in Viet Nam, at home or in-country? It's a no-brainer.
Weak or strong loonie there is always the premium for changing a currency that is not widely traded of 5 to 20%.