{"id":82907,"date":"2020-09-30T07:13:49","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T07:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/staging.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=82907"},"modified":"2023-03-10T13:36:42","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T13:36:42","slug":"banking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/hanoi\/banking\/main-banks\/","title":{"rendered":"Hanoi Banking Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row type=”container” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” el_class=”three-top-tips” css=”.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Most local Vietnamese banks are nationalized. The best banking options for expats are the international banks with offices in Hanoi. These banks can facilitate the transfer of funds in and out of Vietnam, and have English-speaking staff in all branches. Vietnam is traditionally a cash-and-carry economy, but local branches of international banks will issue ATM cards (but not credit cards) and have well-developed resources for internet banking.<\/p>\n

International transfers are a simple process, especially if you have a local account with an international bank like HSBC, ANZ or Citibank. In addition to your account information, you must have your bank\u2019s address and Swift code.<\/p>\n

HSBC and ANZ are the international banks with the largest number of ATMs in Hanoi<\/a>. These ATMs will allow you to access account balance information, which local ATMs will not. However, local bank ATMs are everywhere in Hanoi, and their service is just as efficient and inexpensive as international ATMs. Vietcombank, Vietnam Agribank and many others have ATMs with local and foreign languages, and all can access funds from your home country account. All you need is your ATM card and PIN and you\u2019ll be able to withdraw funds for an ATM fee of about a dollar. All major hotels have an ATM in the lobby, and they seem to be everywhere in the Old Quarter around Hoan Kiem Lake.<\/p>\n

Banking hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Even local banks usually have employees who speak English, but your best bet for English-language service is in one of the following international banks. They can help you open an account, set up internet banking, and issue a debit card.<\/p>\n

ANZ Bank<\/strong>
\n14 Le Thai To
\nTel: 043 825 8190
\nhttp:\/\/anz.com\/vietnam<\/a><\/p>\n

Citibank<\/strong>
\nGround Floor, 17 Ngo Quyen
\nTel: 043 825 1950
\nhttp:\/\/www.citibank.com<\/a><\/p>\n

HSBC<\/strong>
\n23 Phan Chu Trinh
\nTel: 043 933 3189
\nhttp:\/\/www.hsbc.com.vn<\/a><\/p>\n

Deutsche Bank<\/strong>
\nSuite 503, 63 Ly Thai To
\nTel: 043 936 7255[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″ el_class=”city-side-bar”][vc_row_inner el_class=”sidebar-section-one”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Top Tips” font_container=”tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff” google_fonts=”font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal”][vc_separator color=”#ffffff” type=”full_width” thickness=”1″ up=”” down=””][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
01<\/td>\nThough there are many shopping options in Hanoi, you may find that the style or size you need is unavailable. Large western sizes can be very elusive!<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
02<\/td>\nLearning Vietnamese offers an important window onto Hanoi society and culture & helps at all levels of social interaction and day-to-day convenien<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
03<\/td>\nGET OUT OF TOWN! just a weekend away can work restorative miracles. Don\u2019t wait till you feel run down\u2014plan excursions in advance and keep<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
04<\/td>\nMail delivery from overseas is not always reliable, so try to think in advance of any books, CDs, or software you may need in Vietnam.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
05<\/td>\nSet up online banking before you leave, and be sure to notify your bank you\u2019ll be using your ATM card in Vietnam\u2014otherwise they may think<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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