NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I am trying to transfer money from my UK bank acc to my Thai bank acc via Bangkok Banks London branch, they keep on rejecting it. There is the part where you give the details of Bangkok Banks London branch. Account name.--------------------Then Sort code xx-xx-xx. Then the account no xx-xx-xx-xx' Do I print Bangkok Bank for the Account name, or is it something else? I know this may seem a daft question, but I cannot think of anything else. The money from my UK bank always goes back in after Bangkok Bank rejects it. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Account name is the name of the account holder in Thailand. So in your case Possum 1931 maybe the sort code is swift code ? often things go wrong when there is no swift code. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I've only done this once, and it was a while back, but you have to carefully follow the instructions on the Bangkok Bank website. Is it BKK Bank or your bank rejecting the transaction? Does the error message give any clues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 They mean swift code NOT sort code "Our SWIFT code is BKKBTHBK, the one and only code for every Bangkok Bankbranch throughout Thailand. You should provide this to the overseas bank or person making the funds transfer via SWIFT to your account with Bangkok Bank in Thailand." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 (edited) I can recall a topic relating to transfers done via Bangkok bank in the UK about needing to register with them to do it. From Bangkok Bank website. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUK/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUK.aspx "Instructions Funds Transfer services will be available soon as there has been some changes to our terms and conditions. If you wish to enquire more information, please contact Bangkok Bank, London on 0207-929-4269 or e-mail [email protected]" Edit: Here is the topic I mentioned. Edited June 23, 2018 by ubonjoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 22 minutes ago, poohy said: They mean swift code NOT sort code "Our SWIFT code is BKKBTHBK, the one and only code for every Bangkok Bankbranch throughout Thailand. You should provide this to the overseas bank or person making the funds transfer via SWIFT to your account with Bangkok Bank in Thailand." The transfer being discussed is not done via SWIFT. It is done as domestic transfer to the Bangkok Bank branch in London. See the link I posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 35 minutes ago, Crossy said: I've only done this once, and it was a while back, but you have to carefully follow the instructions on the Bangkok Bank website. Is it BKK Bank or your bank rejecting the transaction? Does the error message give any clues? It is definitely the Bangkok bank in London that is rejecting the transaction as the money is returned to my UK bank. There is no error message. Robblok just may have the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 45 minutes ago, robblok said: Account name is the name of the account holder in Thailand. So in your case Possum 1931 maybe the sort code is swift code ? often things go wrong when there is no swift code. I will try your first suggestion, but can discount the swift code thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 15 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The transfer being discussed is not done via SWIFT. It is done as domestic transfer to the Bangkok Bank branch in London. See the link I posted. There is no link there Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 16 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The transfer being discussed is not done via SWIFT. It is done as domestic transfer to the Bangkok Bank branch in London. See the link I posted. OK Joe, I see the link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, possum1931 said: There is no link there Joe. I should of written in my previous post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 minute ago, ubonjoe said: I should of written in my previous post. That's fine Joe, I have printed it out. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 42 minutes ago, ubonjoe said: The transfer being discussed is not done via SWIFT. It is done as domestic transfer to the Bangkok Bank branch in London. See the link I posted. Ok noted i am not aufait with this system i presume it must have some benefits ( speed not being one of them in this case) I always use simpler method to transfer directly from Uk bank to BKK bank (via swift) missing out UK BKK bank you get TT rate on transfer/conversion which is favorable Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jip99 Posted June 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, poohy said: Ok noted i am not aufait with this system i presume it must have some benefits ( speed not being one of them in this case) I always use simpler method to transfer directly from Uk bank to BKK bank (via swift) missing out UK BKK bank you get TT rate on transfer/conversion which is favorable You don’t transfer by SWIFT, you transfer by BACS (internal UK). You then have the option to remit in Baht (inferior rate, lower charge) or Sterling (better rate on arrival, higher charge). Just scrap the idea and use TransferWise. Similar system (UK bank account to UK bank account). Lower charges, better rate, quicker. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 1 hour ago, possum1931 said: It is definitely the Bangkok bank in London that is rejecting the transaction as the money is returned to my UK bank. There is no error message. Robblok just may have the answer. I agree with Rob. The account name required is the name of the account from which you want to transfer the money. The 3 x 2 digit format is typical of a UK bank sort code. This will be the sort code that identifies the bank and branch. The account number is the actual number of that account. Try that and if still a problem then ring the UK branch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 23, 2018 Author Share Posted June 23, 2018 4 minutes ago, Baerboxer said: I agree with Rob. The account name required is the name of the account from which you want to transfer the money. The 3 x 2 digit format is typical of a UK bank sort code. This will be the sort code that identifies the bank and branch. The account number is the actual number of that account. Try that and if still a problem then ring the UK branch. Will do. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moontang Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 names must be identical. Thais don't use initials,so best not to use them on home accounts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jay1980 Posted June 23, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2018 you would be way better off using transferwise https://transferwise.com/ 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBrainer Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Why not just send it straight to Thailand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sloperating Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 3 hours ago, poohy said: They mean swift code NOT sort code "Our SWIFT code is BKKBTHBK, the one and only code for every Bangkok Bankbranch throughout Thailand. You should provide this to the overseas bank or person making the funds transfer via SWIFT to your account with Bangkok Bank in Thailand." Your Sort code (6 digits) should be on your statement, the bottom of your card, or on your Internet Banking page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimn Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Required Information Clearing" Service Accounts/Details to be filled in Explanation Sort code 92 00 20 00 (For Pounds Sterling transfers) For Payee/Beneficiary First name and surname of the receiving party Enter the recipient’s first name and surname as shown in the recipient’s Bangkok Bank passbook. (Payment Reference or Payment Description) Ten-digit account number followed by BKKBTHBK Enter the full 10-digit Bangkok Bank account number, followed by BKKBTHBK (the SWIFT address of Bangkok Bank in Thailand). (e.g. 1234567890BKKBTHBK) Bangkok Bank London receives the funds from your UK bank and transfers them to your account in Thailand in Pound Sterling. The currency is converted from Pound Sterling to Thai Baht at Bangkok Bank, Bangkok, using its daily TT buying rate. After you correctly enter the details, funds will be transferred into the recipient’s Bangkok Bank account in Thailand the next working day after the funds are received by Bangkok Bank in London. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Denis Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Hi, as Jip99 and jay1980 already pointed out higher > consider making use of TransferWise. They use the actual conversion rate (mid between selling/buying) and charge a very modest fee for their service. On top of that the money will be in your Thai account next day (or day after). Visit their website, where you can check out immediately how much THB you will receive for your GBP on your bank-account. https://transferwise.com/ Transfering money is done in a matter of minutes, and for sure you will have it much quicker and at lower cost than using a regular bank transfer. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcar Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I have been trying to get this sorted this week and it's a pain. You have to register with the London branch before they will accept/send any funds. You need to email London and request the application form. This 'original' along with original UK bank statement with UK address (Internet Banking printout not accepted) passport photo or copy of UK driving license. I took all my completed paperwork to my Bangkok Branch here in Hua Hin to have it witnessed by the manager. He scanned it, countersigned it again and sent it to London through internal email. Here is a copy of the reply I received:- We require the original form and certified copies of your documents before we can proceed. We look forward to receiving the form and the certified copies. Regards Customer Service Bangkok Bank Pcl. 33 St. Mary Axe London EC3A 8BY Tel: +44 (0)207 929 4422 Fax: +44 (0)207283 3988 www.bangkokbank.com I have decided to stick with Transferwise............. so much easier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worrab Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 31 minutes ago, robcar said: I have been trying to get this sorted this week and it's a pain. You have to register with the London branch before they will accept/send any funds. You need to email London and request the application form. This 'original' along with original UK bank statement with UK address (Internet Banking printout not accepted) passport photo or copy of UK driving license. I took all my completed paperwork to my Bangkok Branch here in Hua Hin to have it witnessed by the manager. He scanned it, countersigned it again and sent it to London through internal email. Here is a copy of the reply I received:- We require the original form and certified copies of your documents before we can proceed. We look forward to receiving the form and the certified copies. Regards Customer Service Bangkok Bank Pcl. 33 St. Mary Axe London EC3A 8BY Tel: +44 (0)207 929 4422 Fax: +44 (0)207283 3988 www.bangkokbank.com I have decided to stick with Transferwise............. so much easier Having seen the fees from Bangkok Bank, I think it would be best. Did I read £20 transfer fee and 0.25% of the money when it has arrived in Thailand? That is ridiculous especially when you have accounts with them. I thought Lloyds Bank was bad with a £9.50 charge!! At least my pension comes into my Foreign Currency Deposit Account with just £2 charge in the UK and the usual 0.25% on arrival here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robcar Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Taken from an earlier email Currently, we charge GBP15.00 for this service which we will deduct from the proceeds before remitting to an account in Thailand. We will convert the funds to THB in the UK at our very competitive exchange rate before transferring. If you would prefer, we can remit the funds in GBP so that the conversion is done in Thailand, but for this we charge GBP20.00 and there will be an additional charge in Thailand of up to THB500. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capone Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 I replied to you privately. I believe you you are italian like me. But given that I'm color blind I might be mistaken. take care let me know if you received it. ciao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancelot01 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 It could also depend on the amount you are sending. Over certain amounts some banks' money laundering requirements will reject payments with no reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaFaHead Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 12 hours ago, ubonjoe said: I can recall a topic relating to transfers done via Bangkok bank in the UK about needing to register with them to do it. From Bangkok Bank website. http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUK/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUK.aspx "Instructions Funds Transfer services will be available soon as there has been some changes to our terms and conditions. If you wish to enquire more information, please contact Bangkok Bank, London on 0207-929-4269 or e-mail [email protected]" Edit: Here is the topic I mentioned. Thank you Joe...this is very helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post superal Posted June 24, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 24, 2018 16 hours ago, jay1980 said: you would be way better off using transferwise https://transferwise.com/ Agree and Transferwise is easy to use once you are registered with them , their fees are low and the exchange rate will be better than BK bank . I have had a transfer from the UK completed and in my Bk bank account the same day . I do not think you can get a better service , unless you know better . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Capone said: I replied to you privately. I believe you you are italian like me. But given that I'm color blind I might be mistaken. take care let me know if you received it. ciao Not Italian, Scottish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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