Decision No. 311/QD-NH7 on the principles for determining foreign exchange buying and selling rates for credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions.

Decision No. 311/QD-NH7 stipulates the principles for determining foreign exchange buying and selling rates for credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions, with a fluctuation range of ±1% compared to the official rate and the maximum difference between the buying and selling rates for transferable foreign currency at 0.1%, and for cash foreign currency at 0.5%. This decision replaces Decision No. 245/QD-NH7.

Document No.311/QĐ-NH7
Document typeDecision
Issuing authorityState Bank of Vietnam
Signed byLê Đức Thuý — Phó Thống đốc
Updated02/07/2026
FieldUncategorized
Issued date21/11/1996
Effective date21/11/1996
Expiry date27/02/1997
StatusExpired
✦ Smart summary

Decision No. 311/QD-NH7 stipulates the principles for determining foreign exchange buying and selling rates for credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions, with a fluctuation range of ±1% compared to the official rate and the maximum difference between the buying and selling rates for transferable foreign currency at 0.1%, and for cash foreign currency at 0.5%. This decision replaces Decision No. 245/QD-NH7.

Scope of application

Credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions, Joint Stock Commercial Banks, Branches of Foreign Commercial Banks.

Key points

  • The General Directors (Directors) of credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions have the authority to determine the foreign exchange buying and selling rates within a range of ±1% compared to the official rate published daily by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.
  • The difference between the buying rate and the selling rate for transferable foreign currency is a maximum of 0.1%, and for cash foreign currency is a maximum of 0.5%.

🌐 Social impact of this document

  • Positive impact: Helps credit institutions flexibly adjust exchange rates to meet customer needs.
  • Negative impact: May cause unstable exchange rate fluctuations if credit institutions set exchange rates too far from the official rate.

❓ Frequently asked questions

How do credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions have the authority to determine the buying and selling rates?

The General Directors (Directors) of credit institutions permitted to operate in foreign exchange transactions have the authority to determine the foreign exchange buying and selling rates within a range of ±1% compared to the official rate published daily by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

What is the difference between the buying rate and the selling rate for transferable foreign currency?

The difference between the buying rate and the selling rate for transferable foreign currency is a maximum of 0.1%.

What is the difference between the buying rate and the selling rate for cash foreign currency?

The difference between the buying rate and the selling rate for cash foreign currency is a maximum of 0.5%.

Which decision does this decision replace?

This decision replaces Decision No. 245/QD-NH7 dated October 3, 1994 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

When does this decision take effect?

This decision takes effect from the date of issuance.

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Pursuant to …;

Regarding the principle of determining the exchange rate for buying and selling

foreign currencies by credit organizations permitted to engage in foreign currency transactions

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GOVERNOR OF THE STATE BANK OF VIETNAM

Pursuant to the Ordinance on the State Bank of Vietnam promulgated by Decree No. 37/HĐNN8 dated May 24, 1990 of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers;

Pursuant to the Governmental Decree No. 15/CP dated March 2, 1993 on the tasks, powers, and responsibilities of state management by ministries and ministerial-level agencies;

At the proposal of the Director of the Foreign Exchange Management Department,

 

DECISION:

Article 1: Now permits the General Directors (Directors) of credit organizations permitted to engage in foreign currency transactions to determine the buying and selling exchange rates for foreign currencies within a band of plus or minus 1% (one percent) compared to the official exchange rate published daily by the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

The difference between the buying rate and the selling rate:

For transferable foreign currencies: up to 0.1%

For cash foreign currencies: up to 0.5%.

Article 2: This Decision takes effect from the date of issuance and replaces Decision No. 245/QĐ-NH7 dated October 3, 1994 of the Governor of the State Bank of Vietnam.

Article 3: The Heads of the Governor's Office, Heads of Departments responsible for foreign exchange management, Heads of relevant Departments and Bureaus of the Central State Bank, Governors of State Bank Branches in provinces and cities, General Directors, Directors of credit organizations permitted to engage in foreign currency transactions, joint-stock banks, and branches of foreign banks are responsible for implementing this Decision./. 

 

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