Using MIR Cards and Sberbank Online: how it works in Vietnam — first-hand
Short answer
For ATM withdrawals in Vietnam using Mir cards, use VRB ATMs. Alternatively, Sberbank users can make payments via QR codes in the Sberbank app with favorable exchange rates and no conversion fees.
From real experience
For ATM withdrawals in Vietnam using a 'Mir' card (like the Ozon card), it is specifically recommended to use VRB ATMs.
This advice is crucial for travelers carrying Russian bank cards.
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Sberbank's Mir card users in Vietnam can make payments via QR codes.
Ensure the Sberbank app is updated to the latest version. Scan the vendor's QR code, input the amount in VND, and the payment will be debited in rubles with no conversion fees and a favorable exchange rate. This method is effective even in small shops lacking traditional terminals, providing a convenient alternative to carrying large amounts of cash.
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Inform travelers that Russian Rubles, MIR cards, and Sberbank Online can be used in Vietnam.
No significant advantage was found in exchanging to USD beforehand.