tethered goat Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 For years i have used PayPal to buy cheaper medicine from India. Now unable to use this method i thought there would be a variety of solutions. Crypto was one but after my Metamask wallet was cleared out i no longer use crypto. tried to get a WISE /REVOLUT/WORLDREMIT Etc card but because i live in Thailand i can not [North Korea , Zimbabwe, Haiti come to mind] So i,m left with International Transfer, that must work. I have now tried 3 times to send money from Kasikorn account to Indian retailer of medicines who advertise internationally. Each time was different merchant , small amounts 40$ or so and legal medicines and each time the transfer failed and was returned to Kasikorn, presumably blocked at the bank not the retailers [different banks different retailers] Can anybody help ? is there a solution , is anyone still buying medicine from India, then how ? This problem is for Thai based residents only if you have a western bank account and different residence then the problem shouldnt apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickeymaus Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) I have the same problem with my purchases in the US now without PayPal. Why don't you use a Debit or Credit Card? Edited February 27, 2023 by Mickeymaus Edit because editor switched some text to bold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 I believe that PayPal is not allowing to non-Thai based in Thailand to use its service any longer starting last couple of months or so already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBKK Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 It's a real pain but it's PayPal's fault as they chose the ID method in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted February 27, 2023 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Revolut or Wise Borderless card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tethered goat Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Revolut and Wise borderless cards are not available if you live in Thailand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdsa Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 6 hours ago, tethered goat said: Revolut and Wise borderless cards are not available if you live in Thailand !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????? you should have ordered these cards while you still was in the UK, why you came to Thailand unprepared? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomazbodner Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Seems you have KBank account - you could go to them and ask for the digital credit card or whatever they call them - it's a virtual card, that has a pre-set limit, and you just get a number to use on the internet. It works just like any other credit card (VISA I think), but there's no physical card and it's limited on amount so you can't get cleaned out, you only transfer in what you need. I am not using it but am aware of it. It supports international transactions, so you should be able to pay on Indian website if they accept VISA/Master credit cards. Maybe ask your branch, if that's an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tomazbodner Posted March 3, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted March 3, 2023 14 minutes ago, fdsa said: you should have ordered these cards while you still was in the UK, why you came to Thailand unprepared? What's the point of your completely useless response? Or are you selling a time machine? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdsa Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 2 hours ago, tomazbodner said: What's the point of your completely useless response? Or are you selling a time machine? sorry, it was a sarcasm, an attempt to make a joke of those people who tell how happy they are with Wise/Revolut/whatever else cards that they've received to their European addresses years ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 @tethered goat As for India, Payoneer is widely used. Very good and working e-wallet with 1 day withdrawals as well. Check if you can fins Indian seller of medicine online that accepts that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemsta69 Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Deemoney? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CartagenaWarlock Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 3 hours ago, tomazbodner said: What's the point of your completely useless response? Or are you selling a time machine? It was a snarky comment but also a reminder for people to get prepared when they come to Thailand. I understand that long term retirees have severed every connection to their home country and in most cases do not have a place (address) in their home country also. As some suggested Revolut is also an option but not possible from Thailand. In USA, I see hundreds of these new Fintech companies offering credit cards but I think they may require a US address. Not sure about UK residents. Does not Thai ATM (Visa/MC branded) cards work for these type of transactions? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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