liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Morning all,It's been a year or so since we needed to top up the Thai account from the UK and I can't remember if I sent it in GPB or THB through the UK bank, I know it does make a difference but just can't remember, can anyone advise.Kind regards Sent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canopus1969 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 GBP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 GBP [emoji106]Top man, many thanksSent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 I send in GPB just so I know what I'm sending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I send in GPB just so I know what I'm sending Good point. With my bank they quote the amount you are sending in THB whether you choose to send in GBP or THB but then when it arrives it is never the same in one of them! Obviously just fee's at the other side.Sent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 1 minute ago, liveforever said: Good point. With my bank they quote the amount you are sending in THB whether you choose to send in GBP or THB but then when it arrives it is never the same in one of them! Obviously just fee's at the other side. Sent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app I tend to lose about 200 baht this end every time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 I tend to lose about 200 baht this end every timeAbsolutely, they like their fees, just couldn't remember which one they were kinder on!Thx RichardSent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 The only fee at Thai end is 1/4% (which likely accounts for the 200 baht). Sending bank will have a fee and they will normally also have to use another bank for processing and they will take a fee (home bank normally does not have direct contact with Thai bank). As said a key point is to send home currency and have changed in Thailand rather than accept the normally very poor exchange rates used outside Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 The only fee at Thai end is 1/4% (which likely accounts for the 200 baht). Sending bank will have a fee and they will normally also have to use another bank for processing and they will take a fee (home bank normally does not have direct contact with Thai bank). As said a key point is to send home currency and have changed in Thailand rather than accept the normally very poor exchange rates used outside Thailand.Good points and informationMany thanksSent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 If you were to send in THB you could lose a large percentage of your funds. I'm not joking, the difference is massive from what I've heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, lopburi3 said: The only fee at Thai end is 1/4% (which likely accounts for the 200 baht). 0.25%, 200 Baht minimum, 500 Baht maximum. So for amounts of less than 80'000 Baht it will be 200 Baht. After 200'000 Baht it will be capped at 500 Baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poohy Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Always GBP Never THB you would loose a fortune doing it that way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveforever Posted October 16, 2018 Author Share Posted October 16, 2018 Many thanks for all the replies, appreciate itSteveSent from my B3-A20 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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