Vietnamese Dong Currency Info Name: Vietnamese dong Abbreviation: VND Symbol: d Trick Exchange Tip US dollars are very valuable in Vietnam, so you can exchange them for a lot of local currency. Ask the locals where the best exchange rate is - usually it’s at gold shops. Reminders Zeros The last three zeros are usually omitted; for example, 300,000 would be said as 300. Cash Credit cards are accepted in very few places, so it’s important to carry enough cash.