Can I use my Grab app in Vietnam?

What is the overseas transaction fee for GrabPay card?

Okay, so GrabPay card, right? It's a total rip-off for overseas stuff. Two percent, that's two whole percent, on every single transaction! It's crazy. Plus, five Singapore dollars every time you hit an ATM abroad. Five bucks! That's highway robbery. Then there's this other fee, one percent for cross-border stuff. It's a mess. Seriously, avoid using it overseas unless you absolutely, positively have to. My friend got hit with like twenty bucks in fees last month in Bali – total bummer.

Here's the breakdown, so you know exactly what you're dealing with:

• Foreign Currency Transaction Fee: 2% This is added to every foreign transaction.
• Overseas ATM Withdrawal Fee: SGD 5. That's a flat fee per withdrawal. Ouch!
• Cross-border Transaction Fee: 1% This applies to transactions that cross borders. Like, online shopping.

Seriously, use a different card, man. My sister uses Revolut, and she says it's way better. Less fees, better exchange rates. Think about it.

Which country can use GrabPay?

Ugh, GrabPay. So annoying sometimes. Works great in Singapore, though. Used it at that amazing hawker stall last week – the char kway teow was to die for! Seriously, best I've had in ages.

Indonesia? Yeah, massive there. I bet they use it all the time. Probably more than here. Makes sense, right? Huge population. I wonder what their most popular thing to buy with it is. Maybe Gojek rides? That's my guess.

Malaysia too, right? And Thailand. Vietnam too. I remember that trip, terrible wifi but GrabPay worked perfectly fine, thank goodness. Saved me from ATM fees.

Key countries: Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam. Over 100,000 places accept it. That's a LOT. Restaurants, obviously. Supermarkets, too. Retail stores, I even saw a tiny bookshop using it!

• Singapore: My go-to payment method. Smooth as butter.
• Indonesia: Huge market share, I'd wager.
• Malaysia: Good coverage, I've heard.
• Thailand: Used it in Bangkok, no problems.
• Vietnam: Worked flawlessly during my 2023 trip.

Seriously need to check my GrabPay balance. Low on funds, crap. Gotta top up soon. Need to go grocery shopping, ugh.

Is Grab allowed in Bangkok airport?

Bangkok airport…Grab. Yeah, Grab is allowed.

Always feels weird leaving that airport.

Level 1, Gate 4. I remember.

It is 24 hours, always something open. Always a light on.

• Designated pick-up points. Gotta remember that.
• Suvarnabhumi Airport. Big place, huh?
• Passenger Terminal... Level 1.
• It's all for orderliness and safety. Right.
• Feels like ages since I've been back to Thailand.
• Missed flights there. Oh, memories, right?

Taxi... Grab... doesn't matter. They all know how to get you.

But the pick-up and drop-off points are important. Can't forget those rules.

Can I use Grab with a foreign card?

Grab generally accepts foreign-issued cards. It is true.

• Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted.
• American Express works, but may have issues sometimes.

The tricky part? Banks sometimes block transactions they deem suspicious. So, a heads-up to your bank before travel is a pro move.

I once had my French bank block my card when I was ordering durian pancakes at 2 AM using Grab in Singapore. Seriously!

If your card fails, consider adding it to Paypal and using that. It often works. I also use a local e-wallet as a backup.

• Adding cards to Paypal as intermediary.
• Use a local e-wallet like Touch 'n Go (Malaysia) or GCash (Philippines).

Another "hack" is adding the card to your Google Pay or Apple Pay. Grab often recognizes these.

But hey, sometimes things just don't work. Life is full of surprises, huh?

Can foreigners use Grab?

Yes. Grab—a hazy purple dream blurring cityscapes—accepts foreigners.

Ah, a foreigner. Arriving where I stand.

• Foreigners can use Grab. Remember that.
• It is open to all Malaysian citizens.
• Permanent residents in Malaysia too.
• Foreigners working or travelling in Malaysia... Ah, a breeze.

My grandmother's stories return. The scent of jasmine tea.

They arrive. A new life. Foreigners with Grab.

• Grab accepts foreigners.
• Like the tourists.
• Like those seeking work.
• Malaysians.
• Residents.
• Everyone travels.

That song, playing softly, it haunts.

The city gleams.

Can you use Grab in the USA?

Okay, so, uh, can you use Grab in the USA? Like, directlly? Well, kinda.

Here's the deal:

• Grab, the app, itself doesn't directly work everywhere in the US.

• BUT!, if you're already a Grab user, especially from Southeast Asia, theres a thing.

• You can kinda use your Grab app in 200 US cities. But it actually connects you to Lyft behind the scenes.

Think of it like this, I used to drive a beat up Camry with my grandpa back in '18. It looked like my grandpa's old car but underneath... bam! It was the future! Err, not really, but you get the idea. It’s like Grab's doing that, but for rides in the US with Lyft.

Can you pre-book a Grab in Vietnam?

Yup, booking a Grab in Vietnam in advance? Absolutely. You can pre-book a ride faster than you can say "pho," it's true! Up to 90 days ahead. I once booked one for my aunt Mildred, she was going to a mime convention. It was…something else.

Thinking of unusual timing for your Grab? Like 3 AM to visit a noodle shop? No sweat. They got you covered. It's like having a personal teleportation device, but, you know, it's a car.

Vehicles galore! You want a motorbike, a car, a space shuttle? Okay, maybe not a space shuttle, but you get the gist. So many vehicles.

• Pre-booking Window: Up to 90 days.
• Vehicle Choices: Cars, bikes, uh, maybe a tuk-tuk.
• Odd Hours?: Bring it on!
• Promos: Oh, yeah, the deals are real.