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USD Exchange Rate Today, March 3, 2026: Vietnam & Global Markets

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…

USD Exchange Rate Today, March 3, 2026: Vietnam & Global Markets

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

  1. Quoc Trinh Ha Trung Gold Shop – No. 27 Ha Trung Street
  2. Gold and silver crafts – 31 Ha Trung Street
  3. Minh Chien Gold and Silver Shop – 119 Cau Giay Street
  4. Thinh Quang Gold and Silver Company – 43 rue Ha Trung
  5. Magasin Toan Thuy – 455 rue Nguyen Trai & 6 rue Nguyen Tuan
  6. Bao Tin Minh Chau Gold, Silver and Precious Stones – 19 Tran Nhan Tong Street
  7. Chinh Quang Store – 30 Ha Trung Street
  8. Kim Linh Magazine 3 – 47 Ha Trung Rue
  9. Huy Khoi Magazine – 19 Ha Trung Rue
  10. Bank transaction counters (Sacombank, VietinBank, Vietcombank, SHB)

Ho Chi Minh City

  1. Bourse de change Minh Thu – 22 rue Nguyen Thai Binh
  2. Boutique Kim Mai Gold – 84 rue Cong Quynh
  3. Kim Chau Gold Shop – 784 Dien Bien Phu Street
  4. Saigon Jewelry Center – 40-42 Phan Boi Chau Street
  5. Agence de change Kim Hung – 209 rue Pham Van Hai
  6. DOJI jewelry store – Diamond Plaza Le Duan
  7. Boutique Kim Tam Hai – 27 rue Truong Chinh
  8. Bich Thuy Gold Shop – Marché Pham Van Hai n° 39
  9. Ha Tam Gold Shop – No. 2 rue Nguyen An Ninh
  10. Bank transaction counters (Sacombank, VietinBank, Vietcombank, SHB, Eximbank)
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