When I traveled around Ho Chi Minh City last year, I mostly used cash to pay for buses and the new metro line. The buses don’t accept cards at all, so...

I recently traveled to Ho Chi Minh City and used my HSBC debit card at an ATM near Ben Thanh Market. I selected the “Accept Conversion” option thinkin...

I arrived in Cambodia last month and used the airport exchange because I wanted some cash quickly. The rate was bad compared to what I later got at th...

I had the same problem with my Wise card in Phnom Penh. The issue is that a lot of Cambodian ATMs and merchants don’t always accept foreign prepaid or...

When I was in Cambodia for a month, I usually carried around 50 to 70 US dollars in cash on me. Most places accept USD for everyday things like food, ...

In Phnom Penh I tried using my Visa card to pay for taxis a couple of times but honestly it was a hassle. Most tuk tuk and taxi drivers don’t have car...

If you're planning to withdraw large sums during your trip, BRED Bank is by far the best option I found. I used their ATM near the Central Market in P...

I traveled through Phnom Penh and Siem Reap earlier this year and had almost zero luck using my Amex Platinum. Most restaurants and shops just shook t...

I’ve been living in Phnom Penh for the past six months and I’d say stick to daytime ATM use whenever possible. Some areas are well lit and fine, like ...