MJCM Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) Trying to send 50k THB to my SCB account. Funded via my Bank in Europe immediately (as you can see) and it still hasn't reached my account. Reason for sending I gave at wise, "Monthly Living Expenses" Edit: But Strangely enough, the 30k THB I send yesterday to my BBL account, was received almost immediately! So my guess is that for quick transfers you should stay under the 50k THB. (Also send as Living Expenses) Edited June 10, 2022 by MJCM Added some info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohyesuare Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Sent a very large amount to my Bangkok Bank a few days ago and it came the next day. It's just part of their process that random transfers get held up sometimes for extra verification. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Ohyesuare said: Sent a very large amount to my Bangkok Bank a few days ago and it came the next day. It's just part of their process that random transfers get held up sometimes for extra verification. Thx, I am staying in the future under the 50k and I expect this to arrive on Monday, so that is 5 full days. But will report back when it actually arrives Edited June 10, 2022 by MJCM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eloquent pilgrim Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I've been using Wise for many years, and the predecessor, Transfer Wise before. I usually transfer £5k or £10k at a time, from UK account, always to my Bangkok Bank account, and it is always next day at latest. Even had it same day on a couple of occasions. I don't think the amount is the issue, so just stick to BBL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, MJCM said: Thx, I am staying in the future under the 50k and I expect this to arrive on Monday, so that is 5 full days. But will report back when it actually arrives You may be right about the 50k, 5 days is long for them, probably due to checks, although i read somewhere they have funding issues sometimes 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest truthman Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 I transferred around 35,000 baht worth from my US Citibank account yesterday and it took six seconds. Timing might be important. I avoid weekends and holidays although I don't know if that actually does any good. I guess it also depends on whether they have the funds available in Thailand but the whole process is a bit of a mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 minutes ago, truthman said: I transferred around 35,000 baht worth from my US Citibank account yesterday and it took six seconds Same happened with the 30k to my BBL account which I send yesterday as a test and it was very fast, but this 50k was send on Wednesday (early morning Thai). So no idea why it is THIS slow! And I have send an email to their Helpdesk but don't hold my breath getting a real answer why it is this slow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post prakhonchai nick Posted June 10, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 10, 2022 Have heard of many delays from friend sending to Bangkok Bank. I use Kasikorn and invariably the money has arrived before I have logged out of Wise, 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 The longest time I can remember having to wait for my money to appear in my SCB Thai bank, with Wise, in the last 2 years, is 5 to 7 seconds, that during normal banking days, so not on Thai holidays. I suggest that there may be an issue with your accounts or banks rather than with Wise? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hammer2021 Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 2 hours ago, MJCM said: Thx, I am staying in the future under the 50k and I expect this to arrive on Monday, so that is 5 full days. But will report back when it actually arrives I sent 45k to yellow bank just now - 10 seconds. It's a variable service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 22 minutes ago, Doctor Tom said: I suggest that there may be an issue with your accounts or banks rather than with Wise? Why is it then then that a 30k transfer funded from the same bank but send to BBL got there fast????? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 3 minutes ago, MJCM said: Why is it then then that a 30k transfer funded from the same bank but send to BBL got there fast????? Any reason for the 5 question marks? Am I meant to care more when you do that? To answer your 5 questions, I have no idea and now, after that, I don't care, I was just suggesting that the fault may not be with Wise, as many others are not reporting any issues with that service, including me. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlyai Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 Did you see they're advertising a credit card? Maybe old news, but new to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cake Monster Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, MJCM said: Why is it then then that a 30k transfer funded from the same bank but send to BBL got there fast????? The issue probably has more to do with the amount being sent. Is 50K not more than Wise state can be sent to some Thai Banks ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Doctor Tom said: The longest time I can remember having to wait for my money to appear in my SCB Thai bank, with Wise, in the last 2 years, is 5 to 7 seconds, that during normal banking days, so not on Thai holidays. I suggest that there may be an issue with your accounts or banks rather than with Wise? Spot on..... I'd also add that Saturdays make no difference either albeit last one took 3 minutes rather than the normal 3 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 10, 2022 Author Share Posted June 10, 2022 59 minutes ago, Cake Monster said: The issue probably has more to do with the amount being sent. Is 50K not more than Wise state can be sent to some Thai Banks ? Yeah but SCB is on the list same as BBL and I believe Kasikorn as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Tom Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Chivas said: last one took 3 minutes rather than the normal 3 seconds How did you cope with that delay, had to visit your local food bank? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treetops Posted June 10, 2022 Share Posted June 10, 2022 7 hours ago, MJCM said: Edit: But Strangely enough, the 30k THB I send yesterday to my BBL account, was received almost immediately! So my guess is that for quick transfers you should stay under the 50k THB. (Also send as Living Expenses) I noticed that 50K THB cut off point on a transfer a while back, but forgot about checking/confirming it on subsequent transfers, although another poster later in the thread appeared to confirm it. Discussion with screenshots here: https://aseannow.com/topic/1245902-wise-anyone-else-experiences-delays-on-money-transfers-from-uk/page/2/#comment-17141052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thonglorjimmy Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 4:59 PM, carlyai said: Did you see they're advertising a credit card? Maybe old news, but new to me. Credit card or debit card? They've been offering a debit card for account holders in some countries for a while, not here in Thailand though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 On 6/10/2022 at 4:49 PM, MJCM said: Why is it then then that a 30k transfer funded from the same bank but send to BBL got there fast????? Because they accept payment without receiving payment on lower sums but may require actual transaction receipt for higher amounts. Had that happen in the past, just after name change, when tried to send 3k USD so lowered amount and immediate. Now normally send 1.4k each time and that remove that issue as well as any 50k baht issue. Jun 9 to BBL 5 seconds at 0749 medical Jun 6 to BBL 6 seconds at 1445 living 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivas Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 hours ago, lopburi3 said: Because they accept payment without receiving payment on lower sums but may require actual transaction receipt for higher amounts. Had that happen in the past, just after name change, when tried to send 3k USD so lowered amount and immediate. Now normally send 1.4k each time and that remove that issue as well as any 50k baht issue. Jun 9 to BBL 5 seconds at 0749 medical Jun 6 to BBL 6 seconds at 1445 living You'll never convince half of this lot that monies land time after time within seconds As I've said consistently those that are having delays is purely down to them being red flagged Medical Funds Long time stay funds Bonking funds its makes not the slightest difference as purely audit control in case of a client investigation Its truly astonishing that some are incapable of grasping that even when told by someone who is fast approaching 40 years in finance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Haven't read all posts. Just describing my boring repeating procedure. Send 2000 Euro (70k+) from my WISE account to Bangkok Bank Purpose expense for long term stay I start the procedure after 10 AM after watching rate regularly. Next workday morning I get the "has been sent", will be credited14:xx hours (to the minute). Never had a delay/surprise. If I start before 10 AM it might happen that the amount is credited same day. But I want to have the time slot to be able to cancel if the rate "rockets" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 12, 2022 Author Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: Haven't read all posts. Just describing my boring repeating procedure. Send 2000 Euro (70k+) from my WISE account to Bangkok Bank Purpose expense for long term stay I start the procedure after 10 AM after watching rate regularly. Next workday morning I get the "has been sent", will be credited14:xx hours (to the minute). Never had a delay/surprise. If I start before 10 AM it might happen that the amount is credited same day. But I want to have the time slot to be able to cancel if the rate "rockets" What you can do is open a THB balance and transfer Eur when the exchange rate is favourable. You can then when needed transfer your THB balance to your Thai Bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, MJCM said: What you can do is open a THB balance and transfer Eur when the exchange rate is favourable. You can then when needed transfer your THB balance to your Thai Bank. Or if you do not want to be paranode over a few baht difference just schedule automatic payments. To me not worth worry over monthly living transfers. If buying a condo would likely think differently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 I just send the last 100k to buy the property next door from my Thai Baht Balance @Wise to my BBL account. I used Buying a property as reason and it's expected to arrive today Ps: The SCB account still hasn't credited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 I transferred about 240k from Australia a couple of weeks ago (K bank), the complete transfer took a couple of minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 1 hour ago, Old Croc said: I transferred about 240k from Australia a couple of weeks ago (K bank), the complete transfer took a couple of minutes. What did you set as reason for Transfer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 2 hours ago, MJCM said: I used Buying a property as reason and it's expected to arrive today Believe that may cause delay as special paperwork of foreign source is required - needed for resale I believe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 17 minutes ago, lopburi3 said: Believe that may cause delay as special paperwork of foreign source is required - needed for resale I believe. Yeah I dont mind but 50k living expense is taking 5 days already ???? Will report back when BOTH transfers arrive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted June 13, 2022 Author Share Posted June 13, 2022 Update: Scb arrived just after 2pm and BBL arrived as well 14:01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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