Vietnam runs on QR codes — but its payment infrastructure was built for locals. These are the six apps that let foreigners pay the same way, with honest notes on where each one falls short.

For tourists arriving at Noi Bai International Airport who need to pay for a taxi to Hanoi's city centre without Vietnamese cash or a local bank account.

A practical guide for tourists booking intercity trains and buses in Vietnam, covering online booking, onboard payment, and what to do when your foreign card doesn't work at the ticket counter.

Street markets across Vietnam now accept QR payments, letting you buy from vendors without carrying cash.

If you want to eat at street stalls and local vendors without carrying cash, this guide shows you how VietQR works and how to use it as a tourist.

A practical guide for tourists booking and paying for accommodation in Vietnam without carrying stacks of cash.

For tourists who need a reliable way to pay Grab drivers in Vietnam without cash or a Vietnamese bank account.

For tourists withdrawing cash in Vietnam, ATM fees add up fast—this guide shows you exactly what you'll pay and how to avoid it.

A practical guide for tourists on where foreign Visa and Mastercard cards actually work in Vietnam, and what to do when they don't.