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Old Jun 10, 2008, 8:07 pm
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unagi1
 
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Originally Posted by jimbo99
Yes there are plenty in the main cities. I've generally used HSBC and Vietcombank. My own UK bank charges nothing for using foreign ATMs (ie no charge, and no skew on the currency rate.. I know up to 3% is common for many banks including UK ones). The VN ATMs (inc HSBC) seem to charge a flat fee per transaction which is on the machine or on the screen. Works out OK unless you withdraw small amounts. If you've got a card that's free to use overseas, then I think this is the way to go.
In Saigon, also, there is an ANZ bank and ATM nearby the Renaissance hotel in D1. I'm sure there are any number of others, but I wanted to mention that one since it is near some of the better hotels in the area.
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