BirdieMan Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Does anyone have experience with using a Bangkok Bank ATM Card or Credit Card to buy things online in the US? I would like to know if it works before I go the trouble of getting the card(s) set up. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 As BBL debit cards aren't always successful when making online purchases here, where they're supposed to work, I wouldn't rely on it solely! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olav Seglem Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Have bangkok bank card. Used several years, internet, ebay and plane tickets. Limit in card thb 150.000 Its debitcard so of course need money on account. Had several issues, mainly airplanetickets. Couple times called helpdesk to get authorization, takes time. Then 2 montks ago stop. Need go bank to scan face, passport (again). Bought klm airtickets thb 80.000 ok. 2 week later try buy klm 40.000 not ok. Will go bangkok bank ask why sept. However, bought twice ebay later, and that was ok. T I T never know what day brings but i will never close norwegian account :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdieMan Posted August 24, 2023 Author Share Posted August 24, 2023 Thank you for your experiences. I appreciate it. I haven't decided yet if I will get one or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phulublub Posted August 24, 2023 Share Posted August 24, 2023 If you have a crad from your home country, keep it and use it when there. I long ago ditched my BKK card - the phone app works fine for cash withdrawals, I don't need a card for online purchases and Thailand has not (yet) gone cashless - even then , I can easily use QR Code. No reason to pay for BKK card that I can see. PH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BirdieMan Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 The reason I asked is my US credit card will expire next month. The last time my card was up for renewal, the bank refused to send me a new one because I live in Thailand. They thought I was a security risk. After a few calls and complaining, they sent me a new card. So, I am exploring alternatives in case they won't send me a new card this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 On 8/24/2023 at 9:50 PM, BirdieMan said: Thank you for your experiences. I appreciate it. I haven't decided yet if I will get one or not. Bkb debit card is very hit and miss for buying online as it's not really visa/MasterCard, but part of TPN (Thai payment network) Ttb debit card works everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgrahmm Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 (edited) 25 minutes ago, BirdieMan said: The reason I asked is my US credit card will expire next month. The last time my card was up for renewal, the bank refused to send me a new one because I live in Thailand. They thought I was a security risk. After a few calls and complaining, they sent me a new card. So, I am exploring alternatives in case they won't send me a new card this time. Consider setting up a US address drop box site or using a trusted family members address..... Since we RV when there/US I've set up a SD address....Next month we're going to SD & by staying one night I can go to the DMV to get a DL - which will allow me to register my vehicles by presenting my pink slips, SD address, and license.....After that I'm on cruise control for 5 years until DL renewal.....Vehicle registration is under $60 a year with no annual inspections needed....They bill my registration to my address & I pay online.... Also, thinking about picking up some personal protection for when we are stateside..... That's yet to be determined as I'm planning on some boondocking...... Last time out saw one sign - warning against mountain lions, coyotes, & rattlesnakes - California.....It happened to be posted in some tall grass at the edge of the treeline.....That was a paranoid walk back..... Edited August 26, 2023 by pgrahmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 Purchased some work boots online from the USA last week using my BBL credit card. trouble free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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