MB Bank

I was there to check my balance and ensure my account was in order before I left the province.

Opening an account on an e-visa can be tricky, but TP Bank, along with MB Bank and Sacombank, sometimes allows it if you have the right documentation.

You need your passport, your visa or temporary residence card, a Vietnamese SIM registered in your own name, and proof of address.

Biometric enrollment is mandatory, and transfers over 10 million dong require biometric verification.

Vietcom Bank and VIDV are the mainstream choices, but Touchcom Bank is often the favorite for daily spending apps.

MB Bank, TP Bank, and Sacombank sometimes open limited accounts on an e-visa, requiring a deposit of around 100,000 dong and a monthly fee of about 8,000 dong.

You need your passport, visa, a Vietnamese SIM registered in your own name, and proof of address.

Biometric enrollment is mandatory, and transfers over 10 million dong require biometric verification.