Will my Bangkok Bank ATM Card Work in ATMs Overseas?

[Danderman123]

I am fleeing Thailand until Omicron passes, and was wondering my ATM card will work in other countries.

[Ohyesuare]

It should ya, and I've read multiple reports of people who have done so but you'll pay a fee of course. Wouldn't hurt to let the bank know you'll be traveling outside Thailand and using it incase they think it's fraud.

[Kinnock]

Yes.  My Thai K-bank cards works in overseas ATM'S.  In some countries, like Japan, I have to use the ATM's in 7-11 and in malls, as it will not work in bank ATM's.

 

But I'm pretty sure Omicron works in all countries, so not sure why you are fleeing Thailand?

[Danderman123]

Just now, Kinnock said:

Yes.  My Thai K-bank cards works in overseas ATM'S.  In some countries, like Japan, I have to use the ATM's in 7-11 and in malls, as it will not work in bank ATM's.

 

But I'm pretty sure Omicron works in all countries, so not sure why you are fleeing Thailand?

I plan to go to countries that either don’t have Omicron yet, or where it has passed.

 

i am in Pattaya now, and everyone has it, I can’t go anywhere safe.

[HashBrownHarry]

yes, i've used mine overseas in probably a dozen different countries.

 

as mentioned fees can add up so take out as much as possible each transaction.

 

where are you 'fleeing' to?

[Danderman123]

1 minute ago, HashBrownHarry said:

yes, i've used mine overseas in probably a dozen different countries.

 

as mentioned fees can add up so take out as much as possible each transaction.

 

where are you 'fleeing' to?

My first stop is Brazil. Omicron has not yet taken hold there. I am planning to jump to Argentina when Omicron passes there. It looks like it is hitting really hard in Argentina, but that may mean it ebbs quicker.

[Liverpool Lou]

Just now, Danderman123 said:

I plan to go to countries that either don’t have Omicron yet, or where it has passed.

Your BBL card will work overseas but where will you get that unavailable C19 information?!  There are no countries that have claimed to have had C19 "pass" and not return...Covid doesn't need visas.

[JackGats]

My Union Pay worked. I now have a card with a Master logo, so it should work too. A friend of mine withdrew 25k euros with his Bangkok Bank card in Germany couple of years ago.

[Danderman123]

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Your BBL card will work overseas but where will you get that unavailable C19 information?!  There are no countries that have claimed to have had C19 "pass" and not return...Covid doesn't need visas.

You see, Covid comes in what they call “waves”. Typically, these waves hit large cities first and then disperse into the countryside. So, I am planning my travel accordingly.

 

Assuming that my RT-PCR test isn’t positive.

[Phulublub]

6 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

I plan to go to countries that either don’t have Omicron yet, or where it has passed.

 

i am in Pattaya now, and everyone has it, I can’t go anywhere safe.

If everyone in Pattaya has it now, then it will pass within a fortnight - and you will be leaving one of the most "recently passed" places on the planet!

 

PH

[Liverpool Lou]

2 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

My first stop is Brazil. Omicron has not yet taken hold there. I am planning to jump to Argentina when Omicron passes there. It looks like it is hitting really hard in Argentina, but that may mean it ebbs quicker.

Wow.  You're not a scientist or epidemiologist, are you?!

[Danderman123]

Just now, Phulublub said:

If everyone in Pattaya has it now, then it will pass within a fortnight - and you will be leaving one of the most "recently passed" places on the planet!

 

PH

I assume it will be gone in 2 months.

[Danderman123]

Just now, Liverpool Lou said:

Wow.  You're not a scientist or epidemiologist, are you?!

No, but I can read.

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, Danderman123 said:

You see, Covid comes in what they call “waves”. Typically, these waves hit large cities first and then disperse into the countryside. So, I am planning my travel accordingly.

 

Assuming that my RT-PCR test isn’t positive.

Don't think that Fauci needs to worry about his job!

[Liverpool Lou]

1 minute ago, Danderman123 said:

2 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Wow.  You're not a scientist or epidemiologist, are you?!

No, but I can read.

But what are you reading, that's quite important?!    Good luck.

[Kinnock]

1 minute ago, Danderman123 said:

I plan to go to countries that either don’t have Omicron yet, or where it has passed.

 

i am in Pattaya now, and everyone has it, I can’t go anywhere safe.

Just my view - but I think there's a flaw in your thinking?

 

Omicron spreads like colds and flu, so eventually (almost) everyone will get it.  If there's currently high case numbers in Pattaya, then it must be close to herd immunity, and so soon it may be the safest place to be.

 

Anywhere with no cases (but I don't know anywhere like this, except maybe China), will be the next location for the Omicron wave.

 

Also - with different testing rates and reporting criteria, plus political interference, it's almost impossible to say where is 'safe'.

 

But your bank card will work, though you may need to try a few ATM's first.  I find the airport ATM's, plus the fee-charging universal ATM's in convenience stores to be the best bet, and the ATM's in banks to be the least effective.  But be careful to keep the PIN code hidden in the shop ATM's. 

 

Also, after using it a few times overseas, it may trigger the security controls, so may stop working.  So make sure you have your banks full phone number for overseas calls.

 

Good luck.

[Gottfrid]

Yes, it works in many countries. When I wanted to use it before, I went in to a Bangkok Bank branch and asked, because they have a list that tells where it works. They also told me the list is online, but never found it.

[tomyami]

My bbk card works but you have to request at your local branch before you leave

omicron is everywhere it depends on vaccine level and management for thailand i rate 5 & 2 respectively and will get worse roll on 23

[fangless]

What type of BKK card do you have? Credit/debit/Mastercard/Visa/Union Pay or another type of BKK Card and what type of account is it attached to?

They all have different capabilities!

[Danderman123]

35 minutes ago, fangless said:

What type of BKK card do you have? Credit/debit/Mastercard/Visa/Union Pay or another type of BKK Card and what type of account is it attached to?

They all have different capabilities!

It’s a Mastercard, attached to a savings account.

[fangless]

12 minutes ago, Danderman123 said:

It’s a Mastercard, attached to a savings account.

Which means if the ATM anywhere shows the Mastercard Logo it should work OK!

Edited January 7, 2022 by fangless

[JustAnotherHun]

2 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

You see, Covid comes in what they call “waves”. Typically, these waves hit large cities first and then disperse into the countryside. So, I am planning my travel accordingly.

 

Assuming that my RT-PCR test isn’t positive.

You're kidding, are you?

I like the idea to use airports and airplanes to flee from one place to the other ????

[mushroomdave]

8 hours ago, fangless said:

What type of BKK card do you have? Credit/debit/Mastercard/Visa/Union Pay or another type of BKK Card and what type of account is it attached to?

They all have different capabilities!

Exactly.  And on top of that, you have to make sure the international PIN is activated too.  I travel between Taiwan and Thailand and my Taiwan account requires a 6 digit pin (all banks there do). But when overseas it's a 4 digit PIN so I always make sure it's up to date before leaving for anywhere from Taiwan.  

 

[misterphil]

12 hours ago, Danderman123 said:

I plan to go to countries that either don’t have Omicron yet, or where it has passed.

 

i am in Pattaya now, and everyone has it, I can’t go anywhere safe.

My mate lives in Pattaya and he doesn't have it. 
 

How do you plan to return here as its a right farce now? Sandbox or what? 

[SteveWilts]

I used to use my Thai ATM in Laos and Vietnam. Bank charged 100baht per transaction.

[ifmu]

12 hours ago, Ohyesuare said:

It should ya, and I've read multiple reports of people who have done so but you'll pay a fee of course. Wouldn't hurt to let the bank know you'll be traveling outside Thailand and using it incase they think it's fraud.

oh yes this above is necessary      also get in touch with verified by visa 

[Tropposurfer]

"Fleeing" to where pray tell ... ???? Hope your not "fleeing" to Florida ... hahahaha ????????????????

[Tropposurfer]

Check with your bank about your specific card/s. There are international transaction free cards, but most cards; debit or credit as a rule of thumb charge for international use every time you use them.

[BritManToo]

11 hours ago, fangless said:

Which means if the ATM anywhere shows the Mastercard Logo it should work OK!

Unfortunately BKB Mastercard uses the TPN network, which is a bit hit and miss.

It's not a real Mastercard.

[fangless]

6 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

Unfortunately BKB Mastercard uses the TPN network, which is a bit hit and miss.

It's not a real Mastercard.

Please explain that comment;

This is from BKK

Bangkok Bank Executive Vice President and Credit Card Division Manager Shoke Na Ranong said the card can be used to pay at shops with the TPN symbol, those in the Mastercard network, and also for online purchases, both domestically and internationally.