With 10,000 VND, you can enjoy small street food items, a local drink, or inexpensive snacks from markets and street vendors. It’s a great example of how foreign cash can stretch when planning a travel budget.
VND banknotes typically include 1,000; 2,000; 5,000; 10,000; 20,000; 50,000; 100,000; 200,000; and 500,000 dong. Coins are rarely used in daily transactions.
The official currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). It is the only legal tender used across the country for cash, coins, and transactions.
You can buy Vietnamese Dong online through reputable currency exchange platforms, collect in-store, or have it delivered to your home via Australia Post. Compare VND exchange rates and service or delivery fees to get the best value for your Australian dollars.
It’s a common question for travellers, can you spend Australian dollars directly in Japan? The short answer is no. Shops, restaurants, and attractions in Japan only accept the official currency, the Japanese yen (JPY). Even in popular tourist areas like Tokyo or Kyoto, foreign cash like AUD won’t be accepted. You’ll need to exchange Australian dollars to yen before you travel or withdraw yen once you arrive. Carrying yen cash is especially useful for public transport, smaller stores, rural areas, and even some traditional inns, where card payments may not be accepted.
The Japanese yen and the Australian dollar fluctuate based on economic trends and interest rates. At face value, the yen is a smaller unit compared to the AUD, meaning 1 AUD is typically worth many yen. However, strength depends on the exchange rate at the time of purchase, so comparing live JPY to AUD rates is essential before buying.
Like all reputable money exchanges, we are registered with AUSTRAC and regulated by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC).
S Money complies with the relevant laws pertaining to privacy, anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism finance. This means you are required to provide I.D. when you place an order. It also means the order must be paid for by the same person ordering the currency and you must show your identification again when receiving your order.
Get a free rate tracker.
You'll receive timely updates on exchange rates directly in your inbox
