US Dollar Exchange Rate Today, March 3, 2026
As of 4:30 a.m. On March 3, 2026, the State Bank of Vietnam set the central exchange rate at 25,036 VND/USD, a decrease of 6 VND from the previous trading session. Market fluctuations show varying rates across different banks.
Current Exchange Rates at Major Banks
Here’s a snapshot of USD exchange rates at several Vietnamese banks as of this morning:
- Vietcombank: 25,959 – 26,289 VND/USD (an increase of 139 VND at the buying rate and 59 VND at the selling rate compared to the previous session).
- MBV Bank: 1 USD = 23,786 VND (lowest buying rate).
- VietinBank: 1 USD = 25,680 VND (lowest buying rate via bank transfer).
- Sacombank: 1 USD = 26,091 VND (highest buying rate).
- ABBank: 1 USD = 26,112 VND (highest buying rate for transfers).
- HSBC: 1 USD = 26,181 VND (lowest exchange rate and transfer rate).
- UOB Bank: 1 USD = 26,330 VND (highest selling rate).
- NCB Bank: 1 USD = 26,296 VND (highest transfer rate).
“Black Market” Exchange Rate
As of 4:30 a.m. On March 3, 2026, the unofficial “black market” rate for the US dollar increased by 143 VND for both buying and selling, trading around 26,573 – 26,693 VND/USD.
Global Market Context
The U.S. Dollar strengthened significantly on Monday, coinciding with rising oil and gas prices and a decline in global stock markets. Safe-haven gold also saw an increase in value.
- Dollar Index (DXY): Closed at 98.51 points, up 0.92% from the previous close.
- Crude Oil: U.S. Crude oil prices rose 6.86% to $71.62 a barrel.
- Brent Oil: Rose 8.07% to $78.74 a barrel.
- Euro: Fell 0.91% to $1.170.
- Japanese Yen: The dollar appreciated by 1.03% against the yen to 157.64.
- British Pound: Fell 0.66% to $1.339.
- Swiss Franc: The dollar rose 1.34% against the franc to 0.779.
Stock Market Performance
Major American and European stock indices experienced declines:
- Dow Jones: Lost 165.31 points (0.34%) to 48,810 points.
- S&P 500: Down 0.40% at 6,851 points.
- Nasdaq: Fell 0.27% to 22,606 points.
- STOXX 600: Fell 1.77%.
- MSCI Global: Lost 0.97%.
- VIX Volatility Index: Reached 21.56 points.
Bond Market Trends
Yields on US government bonds rose across all maturities due to concerns about rising inflation driven by soaring oil prices.
- 10-year Treasury Bond: 4.038%.
- 30-year Treasury Bond: 4.6864%.
- 2-year Treasury Bond: 3.471%.
Currency Exchange Locations
Here are some locations in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City where you can exchange foreign currencies and buy/sell US dollars:
Hanoi
- Quoc Trinh Ha Trung Gold Shop – No. 27 Ha Trung Street
- Gold and silver crafts – 31 Ha Trung Street
- Minh Chien Gold and Silver Shop – 119 Cau Giay Street
- Thinh Quang Gold and Silver Company – 43 rue Ha Trung
- Magasin Toan Thuy – 455 rue Nguyen Trai & 6 rue Nguyen Tuan
- Bao Tin Minh Chau Gold, Silver and Precious Stones – 19 Tran Nhan Tong Street
- Chinh Quang Store – 30 Ha Trung Street
- Kim Linh Magazine 3 – 47 Ha Trung Rue
- Huy Khoi Magazine – 19 Ha Trung Rue
- Bank transaction counters (Sacombank, VietinBank, Vietcombank, SHB)
Ho Chi Minh City
- Bourse de change Minh Thu – 22 rue Nguyen Thai Binh
- Boutique Kim Mai Gold – 84 rue Cong Quynh
- Kim Chau Gold Shop – 784 Dien Bien Phu Street
- Saigon Jewelry Center – 40-42 Phan Boi Chau Street
- Agence de change Kim Hung – 209 rue Pham Van Hai
- DOJI jewelry store – Diamond Plaza Le Duan
- Boutique Kim Tam Hai – 27 rue Truong Chinh
- Bich Thuy Gold Shop – Marché Pham Van Hai n° 39
- Ha Tam Gold Shop – No. 2 rue Nguyen An Ninh
- Bank transaction counters (Sacombank, VietinBank, Vietcombank, SHB, Eximbank)