Travelers staying around Dương Đông and travelers spending most of their time around An Thới can have very different money-exchange logistics. The useful question is not “Which area always has the best rate?” but “Which area fits my itinerary, timing and need for VND today?”
Dương Đông vs An Thới at a glance
| Area | Verified counters | Published addresses |
|---|---|---|
| Dương Đông | Counter 2 and Counter 3 | Số 12 Nguyễn An Ninh, Kp2 Dương Đông. Số 124 Trần Hưng Đạo, Kp7 Dương Đông. |
| An Thới | Counter 1 | Căn AT96 Đại Lộ New An Thới, Tổ 10, Kp6 An Thới. |
Public phone for all three counters: 0788 636 969
Published opening hours for all three counters: 08:00–22:00
Choose Dương Đông when it already matches your itinerary
If your hotel, meals, shopping or evening plans are already around Dương Đông, you have two published counter options without adding an unnecessary trip to the south: Counter 2 on Nguyễn An Ninh and Counter 3 on Trần Hưng Đạo.
The transaction itself still matters: check the current buy rate, any separate fee, banknote requirements and the final VND amount before exchanging.
Choose An Thới when you are spending the day in the south
If your accommodation or itinerary is around An Thới and southern Phu Quoc, Counter 1 at Căn AT96 Đại Lộ New An Thới is the published An Thới counter.
Use the Locations page as the primary hub for the current counter details before traveling.
Do not turn a small rate difference into a long detour
A better-looking rate is only useful if the total benefit is meaningful after transport time, transport cost and the amount being exchanged. For a small transaction, convenience can matter more; for a larger transaction, a careful quote comparison can matter more.
Use the exchange quote comparison guide to compare the final VND amount instead of only the headline number.
Airport arrival is a separate decision
If you have just landed, your immediate need for VND can come before the Dương Đông-versus-An Thới question. The airport mainly solves the arrival stage, while the town-area decision matters after you know where you are staying and what your next route looks like.
Read Phu Quoc Airport Money Exchange: Airport vs Town for that comparison.
Check the rate before choosing the route
Open today’s published rates, check the update time, and confirm the rate that applies to the foreign currency you are giving. For a larger or time-sensitive transaction, call 0788 636 969 before making a special trip.
Banknote condition can change the practical answer
If the cash you plan to exchange includes older, damaged, marked or unusual notes, ask about the actual banknotes before traveling across the island. A convenient counter is not useful if the specific note needs additional inspection or cannot be accepted.
Use the Banknote Guide for preparation.
A simple area-choice checklist
- Start with where you are staying today.
- Choose Dương Đông or An Thới based on your next route.
- Check the current exchange rate and timestamp.
- Use the verified address on the Locations page.
- For a larger exchange, compare the final VND result before adding extra travel.
- Confirm unusual banknotes before making a special trip.
Dương Đông vs An Thới FAQ
How many verified counters are in Dương Đông?
Two: Counter 2 at Số 12 Nguyễn An Ninh, Kp2 Dương Đông, and Counter 3 at Số 124 Trần Hưng Đạo, Kp7 Dương Đông.
Where is the verified An Thới counter?
Counter 1 is at Căn AT96 Đại Lộ New An Thới, Tổ 10, Kp6 An Thới.
What phone number and opening hours apply?
All three counters use the public phone number 0788 636 969 and published opening hours 08:00–22:00.
Return to Where to Exchange Money in Phu Quoc for the broader airport, town, rate and transaction-size decision.
