International Money Transfers and Foreign Cards in Vietnam: real experience from chats
Short answer
For online shopping on platforms like Shopee or Lazada, you will need a local Vietnamese SIM card and may need assistance from local friends for cash payments. While Vietnamese bank cards are difficult to obtain without residency, Kazakhstani cards work for withdrawals at VRB bank ATMs. Additionally, consider using virtual crypto-cards with Apple Pay or checking the availability of cash transfers via Golden Crown.
From real experience
For authentic goods and electronics in Danang, Vietnam, shopping malls are recommended.
For specific items like Glo sticks, the Shopee marketplace is a viable option, though registration often requires a local Vietnamese SIM card. Obtaining a local bank card without a long-term visa (WНЖ) is difficult; consider asking Vietnamese friends to purchase items online with cash. For digital purchases where local payment methods are needed, cryptocurrency can be an alternative, but ensure you have compatible Russian bank cards.
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A local Vietnamese SIM card is often required for registration on platforms like Lazada.
Any local operator's SIM will suffice. Obtaining a Vietnamese bank card without a residence permit (WНЖ) is highly unlikely; consider asking local acquaintances to make online purchases with cash on your behalf. Cryptocurrency offers an alternative payment method, but ensure your Russian bank cards are compatible with crypto exchanges, as compatibility can change, and some cards may be blocked.
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Bybit currently does not support card delivery to Vietnam for new physical cards.
Replacement cards may be shipped via DHL or Bybit's own delivery service, with delivery times around 30 days. For new card applications, Vietnam is not available as a delivery destination. Virtual cards are functional and can be linked to Apple Pay. Delivery for reissued cards may be free of charge.
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Kazakhstani bank cards work in Vietnam. VRB bank ATMs are recommended for withdrawals.
To get a better exchange rate, open a local currency account in your banking app, transfer funds there, and withdraw local currency directly.
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The Golden Crown service might allow sending USD to Vietnam with the possibility of receiving cash, but confirm the exact procedure and availability of cash pickup with the service provider.