Can you pay for Grab with a card?

Can I pay Grab with a card?

Can you pay Grab with a card? Oh honey, do bears…? Seriously though, adding a card is easier than finding decent parking in this town.

Here’s the oh-so-secret, mind-blowing process:

• First, hunt down the “Payment” section. It’s usually lurking at the bottom, like lost socks.
• Then, poke the “Settings” icon. It looks vaguely important, doesn’t it? Like it might control the universe. It doesn’t. It just handles your credit cards.

See? Simpler than folding fitted sheets. Honestly, I was expecting calculus.

But wait, there’s more! Things you might want to know, just because I’m feeling generous today. Or maybe I just had too much coffee.

• Multiple Cards: Load up all those cards. Get that sweet, sweet rewards points.
• Default Card: Pick your favorite. The one that gives you free airline miles. The one that your bank hates.
• GrabPay Wallet: Fund this too. It’s like a little piggy bank inside your phone. And yes, you can usually top it up with a card. So meta!
• Card Security: All very safe and secure, probably. Like Fort Knox, if Fort Knox was run by app developers. Jokes aside, they do take security seriously. I think.
• Card Updates: Keep those expiry dates up to date, unless you enjoy the thrill of card declined messages. Oh joy!
• Pro-tip: Sometimes deals get applied differently when using different methods. Make sure to see if Grab offers any discounts that may apply. I’m just full of knowledge today. It must be the weather.

How to pay a Grab driver in Vietnam?

It’s late. Pay the driver… right.

I think about options.

Credit card. Yeah, link it. Visa, Mastercard maybe.

• Automatic, huh?

Or… GrabPay by Moca.

• E-wallet.
• Top up.
• Link bank account.
• Cashless.

I remember one time the app glitched. Had to run to an ATM. It was raining. Ugh. Never again.

Credit card is the simplest. Done.

What is the cheapest mode of transport in Vietnam?

Buses, my friend, buses! Think of them as the humble, hardworking donkeys of the Vietnamese transport system – reliable, if a little less glamorous than, say, a private chauffeured limousine. Cheap as chips, they are.

Cost-effectiveness is their middle name. Seriously, you’ll be surprised how far your Dong goes. Forget those fancy trains; they’re for the bourgeoisie.

• City buses: A whirlwind of honking horns and unexpected stops. Think of it as a chaotic ballet, performed by scooters and motorbikes. Expect the unexpected, and you’ll be fine.
• Intercity buses: Sleeper buses are a thing, and honestly? A surprisingly decent way to spend a night. More comfortable than that airline seat you’ve been eyeing. But bring your own neck pillow. My travel buddy, Sarah, swore by her inflatable unicorn.
• Beware the “luxury” buses. This is often a euphemism for ‘slightly less battered than the standard models.’

Buses win, hands down. They are the undisputed kings of budget travel in Vietnam in 2024. Don’t overthink it. Get on the bus, Gus.

Forget the romantic notions of scenic train journeys; those are for Instagram influencers, not practical travelers. Plus, I personally witnessed a bus driver expertly navigate a flooded street once — skills you won’t find on any luxury train. The man was a maestro!

Seriously though, avoid peak season, or you might find yourself a sardine in a tin can. But even then, at least it’s a cheap tin can!

Is taxi cheaper than Grab in Vietnam?

Ho Chi Minh City, 2024. Sweltering hot, even at 7 am. I needed to get to Tan Son Nhat airport, fast. A taxi outside my hotel quoted 400,000 VND. Highway robbery! I knew it.

Grab app on my phone showed 250,000 VND. A huge difference. Grab was undeniably cheaper. The taxi driver’s face, I’ll never forget it, a mixture of annoyance and… maybe a bit of guilt? Whatever.

Grab arrived in ten minutes. Air-conditioned bliss. The driver was pleasant, spoke decent English. I watched the meter tick over happily. Got to the airport with time to spare. Stress-free, a relief.

So yeah, Grab was way better, cheaper, faster. That taxi driver probably made a killing from clueless tourists. Not me.

• Price: Grab was significantly cheaper.
• Speed: Grab was faster. Less haggling, no meter manipulation.
• Comfort: Air-conditioned Grab car vs. a possibly older, less well-maintained taxi. This alone is worth something.
• Reliability: The Grab app provided a clear price upfront. No surprises.
• Overall experience: Far superior.

My friend, visiting last month, had a similar experience in Hanoi. Same deal. Grab wins hands down. He even got a discount coupon through some promotion thingy. I should have checked!