Can I use credit cards in Vietnam?

Major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, Diner's Card, American Express and JCB (We recommend you to bring: Master Cards or Visa Card) can be used to purchase goods in large shopping malls and stores in the big and major cities, to pay for hotel rooms and for meals in some of the fancier restaurants, and to buy plane tickets with them.
Note:
- If you are to travel to those small towns, country side or remote rural areas, only cash in VND can be used.
- Traveler Cheque could only be change at the bank, you need to bring along your pass port with you when you change money from you Cheque.