Money

ANZ Bank (Tel: 04.3825 8190; 14 Pho Le Thai To; 8.30am-4pm Mon-Fri) On the western edge of Hoan Kiem Lake, this international bank has cash advances in dong and dollar with a 24-hour ATM.

Industrial & Commercial Bank (Tel: 3825 4276; 37 Pho Hang Bo) In a convenient location in the Old Quarter, it cashes travellers cheques at the standard 0.5% commission for dong, 1.25% for US dollars and 3% for credit-card cash advances.

Vietcombank Pho Hang Bai (Tel: 3826 8031; 2 Pho Hang Bai); Pho Tran Quang Khai (826 8045; 198 Pho Tran Quang Khai) The towering HQ is located a few blocks east of Hoan Kiem Lake and it has an ATM and offers most currency services. Several smaller branches are scattered around town, including a handy one on Pho Hang Bai, near Hoan Kiem Lake.

Find some websites for the banks:

http://www.vietcombank.com.vn
http://www.acb.com.vn
http://www.vpb.com.vn
http://www.anz.com.vn
http://www.maritimebank.com.vn
http://www.seabank.com.vn