Bank cards get declined, transfer apps can't pay market stalls, and local e-wallets take weeks to set up. Here's how the real options stack up for travellers in Southeast Asia.

For tourists in Da Nang whose foreign card just got declined — here is why it happened and how to pay properly for the rest of your trip.

For tourists who've had a card refused at a Vietnamese hotel — or want to know what to do before it happens to them.

For tourists who are tired of watching ATM fees eat into their travel budget every time they need cash in Vietnam.

For tourists who are tired of hunting for ATMs in Vietnam, or watching fees eat into every withdrawal — here is what actually works instead.

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