topswijaya Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Dear all, Can a foreigner obtain debit card with a name on it? Is it visa or mastercard? Do you receive authentication code when buying something online? Thanks Edited June 22, 2022 by topswijaya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackGats Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) On your debit card there's a logo. A Visa or a Master logo. A Union Pay logo if that's the debit card you get. As far as I know you don't have YOUR name on it though, unlike on credit cards. Edited June 22, 2022 by JackGats 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterphil Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) My Kasikorn Visa debit card does not have my name on it but it works like a debit card. It says "Privileged Member" where a name usually is on a Western debit card. Edited June 22, 2022 by misterphil Pic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JayClay Posted June 22, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 22, 2022 Why do you want your name on it? If you're worried about online purchases, just type your name where it says "Name on card". 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted June 22, 2022 Share Posted June 22, 2022 Apart from their NFC feature, debit cards here (similar to the Philippines) are somewhat ancient. Those issued by Cambodian banks are similar in appearance and function to credit cards. They have embossed or raised numbers and characters which is why hotels, airlines and car rental companies accept them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeachCH Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, mvdf said: Apart from their NFC feature, debit cards here (similar to the Philippines) are somewhat ancient. Those issued by Cambodian banks are similar in appearance and function to credit cards. They have embossed or raised numbers and characters which is why hotels, airlines and car rental companies accept them. My Philippine debit cards have all my name on it. (BDO, Metrobank) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Just now, PeachCH said: My Philippine debit cards have all my name on it. (BDO, Metrobank) But they are flat (printed). Not embossed or raised like this: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted June 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, misterphil said: My Kasikorn Visa debit card does not have my name on it but it works like a debit card. It says "Privileged Member" where a name usually is on a Western debit card. I have the same card. Paid 200b extra to get my name printed on it, took a week. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post khunjeff Posted June 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, mvdf said: Apart from their NFC feature, debit cards here (similar to the Philippines) are somewhat ancient. Those issued by Cambodian banks are similar in appearance and function to credit cards. They have embossed or raised numbers and characters which is why hotels, airlines and car rental companies accept them. Actually, embossed/raised numbers are the "ancient" way of doing things. My US card issuers started going to the flat style with the number printed on the back a few years ago, and as of late last year all of my US credit and debit cards have been replaced by non-embossed versions - it hasn't affected their acceptability at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I've used my 'Privileged Member' Krungsri debit card many times for on line purchases both here and in the UK and yes, you can get authentication codes even when using it abroad. Just enter your name when filling in the card details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanuk711 Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Yes I have 2---they call them credit cards, but really they way they work , its a debit card, but handy for booking Hotels/cars etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvdf Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 34 minutes ago, khunjeff said: Actually, embossed/raised numbers are the "ancient" way of doing things. My US card issuers started going to the flat style with the number printed on the back a few years ago, and as of late last year all of my US credit and debit cards have been replaced by non-embossed versions - it hasn't affected their acceptability at all. I stand corrected then. Yes I just noticed my German debit cards are now "numberless and nameless" on the front of the card. Everything is now printed on the back of the card. Edited June 23, 2022 by mvdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Ralf001 said: I have the same card. Paid 200b extra to get my name printed on it, took a week. I used to have one of those with my name, but when I renewed I was advised that they no longer offerred the facility. When I use the card online I use my own name rather than "privileged member". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 hours ago, misterphil said: My Kasikorn Visa debit card does not have my name on it but it works like a debit card. It says "Privileged Member" where a name usually is on a Western debit card. Mine same, both K Bank and BBL bank. When I use either of the cards I get a slip from the merchant. With both cards, I also get a 'ding' sound on my smartphone and an SMS message advising me the card has been used, amount etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyf Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 1 hour ago, khunjeff said: Actually, embossed/raised numbers are the "ancient" way of doing things. My US card issuers started going to the flat style with the number printed on the back a few years ago, and as of late last year all of my US credit and debit cards have been replaced by non-embossed versions - it hasn't affected their acceptability at all. Exactly, embossed characters were for the old imprint devices. My HSBC cards are still embossed but my RBS is flat. My Wise visa debit card has no info on the front and only my name and cvc on the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henricus Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I have Krungthai Mastercard with embossed or raised my name on it takes a week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Planet SCB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 Its a security level, no name, it cant be used online by anyone else as they dont know the name to enter. If you are using your card, enter your name as stated on your account and you should be good to gol Be careful ! Some Thai banks (TIT) put names in reverse surname then forename. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 MOVED to Banking forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RafPinto Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 11 minutes ago, CharlieH said: Its a security level, no name, it cant be used online by anyone else as they dont know ghd nzme to enter. If you are using your card, enter your name as stated on your account and you should be good to gol Be careful ! Some Thai banks (TIT) put names in reverse surname then forename. True Instead of putting Robert They put TREBOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eff1n2ret Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 10 minutes ago, RafPinto said: True Instead of putting Robert They put TREBOR They think you're a sucker 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 45 minutes ago, CharlieH said: If you are using your card, enter your name as stated on your account and you should be good to gol In my case with SCB debit card I just put SCB Debit and hasn't so far been refused....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, topt said: In my case with SCB debit card I just put SCB Debit and hasn't so far been refused....... Yes, doesnt surprise me,this is the land of inconsistency.???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CharlieH Posted June 23, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted June 23, 2022 45 minutes ago, RafPinto said: True Instead of putting Robert They put TREBOR Mr Tnuc fronm Vietnam wasnt impressed though. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everyman Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 I can’t believe no one has mentioned it, but try to use a Thai debit card overseas and you will find that people think it’s fake. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukKrueng Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 3 hours ago, CharlieH said: Its a security level, no name, it cant be used online by anyone else as they dont know the name to enter. You can put any name you want and it will pass. I never put my full name when using cc online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdsa Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Everyman said: I can’t believe no one has mentioned it, but try to use a Thai debit card overseas and you will find that people think it’s fake. wat 2 hours ago, topt said: In my case with SCB debit card I just put SCB Debit and hasn't so far been refused....... Most unembossed cards act like the virtual cards when paying online - you could put anything as the name and it will be accepted by the bank or the merchant. Depending on your bank, when you issue the virtual card in the online banking then it may even explicitly state that you could write any name when paying online. Most embossed cards, when paying online, require to enter the name and it must match the name on the embossing, or it will be rejected by the bank or the merchant. So Thai debit cards are more like virtual cards rather than "real" debit cards. 1 minute ago, LukKrueng said: You can put any name you want and it will pass. It usually works only with unembossed/unnamed cards. The embossed/named cards will not be accepted if you write any name when paying online. Edited June 23, 2022 by fdsa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinLOS Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Everyman said: I can’t believe no one has mentioned it, but try to use a Thai debit card overseas and you will find that people think it’s fake. Why ? I have used a kasikorn car overseas many many times and no one batted an eyelid.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 on the lastest Bangko Bank digital debit card that you request from the app, you can get your name printed on the physical card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwbrown Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 My SCB debit card doesn't have my name on it and I never thought it was an issue until I tried to use it in person to rent a car in Barcelona. The agent refused the card because it doesn't have my name on it. I tried to explain it's a security feature but he insisted so I was lucky I had my American Visa card with me too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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