Bank branches on and around Pham Ngu Lao Street
Ho Chi Minh Travel Guide / June 20, 2023 
Pham Ngu Lao Street is often referred to as the backpacker district of Saigon, which is surrounded by affordable hostels, guest houses, bars and cafes. If your hotel room is on or around Pham Ngu Lao Street, then no worry about finding a place to buy local currency.
Many of the major banks in Ho Chi Minh like Vietcom Bank and DongA Bank place their branch in the area. For your best convenience, visit the branch of DongA Bank which is located right in the center of the backpacker area (near the intersection of Pham Ngu Lao and De Tham streets).
RECOMMENDED BANK BRANCHES
1) DongA Bank
- This branch is located in between Kim Khoi Hotel and Xuan Spring Hotel
- Address: 187 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Phone: +84 8 3920 7372
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00
- Exchange rate: http://www.dongabank.com.vn/en/exchange
2) Saigon Commercial Bank
3) Vietcom Bank
4) BIDV
- This branch is just 3 minutes on foot from Pullman Saigon Centre
- Address: 118-122 Nguyen Cu Trinh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Phone: +84 8 3920 5812
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 07:30 – 17:00
- Exchange rate: https://www.bidv.com.vn/en
5) Indovina Bank
- This branch is located beside New World Saigon Hotel
- Address: 50 Pham Hong Thai, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Phone: +84 8 3825 7732
- Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
