USD to VND Exchange Rate Today
US Dollar to Vietnamese Dong conversion for Vietnamese-American community. Track live USD/VND rates every 30 minutes for remittances, family support, or investments in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang—enjoying stable rates and competitive transfer services.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US Dollar to Vietnamese Dong exchange rate?
The USD to VND rate typically ranges between 23,000-25,000 VND per 1 USD. The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) manages a stable crawling peg, allowing gradual depreciation of about 1-2% annually. This stability benefits the 2+ million Vietnamese-American community sending remittances ($18B+ annually to Vietnam). Vietnam's export-driven economy and foreign investment inflows help maintain forex reserves. Our converter shows real-time mid-market rates updated every 30 minutes.
How can Vietnamese-Americans send money to Vietnam?
Vietnamese-Americans have excellent remittance options: Remitly (very popular, fast bank/cash pickup), Wise (good rates, Vietcombank, BIDV, Vietinbank), Xoom (MoMo wallet, bank deposits), Western Union or MoneyGram (everywhere in Vietnam, immediate cash pickup); mobile money (MoMo, ZaloPay increasingly popular); or direct bank transfers. For Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, or rural areas, compare total VND received—rate differences of 2-4% are common between services.
Is Vietnam expensive for American tourists?
Vietnam is very affordable for Americans. With $1 USD buying 23,000-25,000 VND, travelers find exceptional value. Budget hotels $15-30/night, delicious meals $2-8, coffee $1-2, domestic flights $30-80, motorbike rentals $5/day. Even luxury hotels in Hanoi, HCMC, or Hoi An cost far less than Western equivalents. Your dollars stretch extremely far—Vietnam is one of Southeast Asia's best-value destinations for American travelers.
Why is the dong so stable against the dollar?
VND stability reflects: State Bank of Vietnam's active management maintaining gradual, predictable depreciation; Vietnam's strong export economy ($300B+ exports, especially electronics, textiles, agriculture); substantial foreign direct investment inflows; healthy forex reserves; and controlled capital account. This stability benefits both Vietnamese-Americans (predictable remittance amounts) and the growing US-Vietnam trade relationship. Unlike some neighbors, Vietnam avoids sharp currency swings.
When should I send dollars to Vietnam for best rate?
Orange County Vietnamese sending $1,000 monthly maximize value when dollar exceeds ₫24,500, gaining ₫24.5M versus ₫23M at ₫23,000. Vietnamese Americans (2.2M community) remit $18B annually to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang families. Dong's controlled depreciation (SBV manages 1-2% annually) creates predictable timing. Catching ₫24,500 versus ₫23,000 yields ₫1.5M monthly gains on $1K remittances—important for California or Texas Vietnamese diaspora funding family support, HCMC real estate (District 1, 2, 7, Binh Thanh), or business ventures in Vietnam's $400B export economy.