DrPhibes Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Heading to Nepal for the first time in Oct and need to know if I can pull out Rupee from an ATM using my Bangkok Bank card. I will speak to the bank but I'm looking for actual experience from one of our group if you get my drift. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaosLover Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Yes, but no. They will tell you yes, and in theory you can. But the merchant being paid may pay a higher commission, or prefer a Visa card. I have had my BKK Bank card declined about one time in six in Singapore and KL. You'll have better odds using the ATM of whatever the biggest bank in Kathmandu is. Or better yet, an Indian bank. Been to Nepal 4 times and would go again tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrPhibes Posted September 1, 2023 Author Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/31/2023 at 4:02 PM, LaosLover said: Yes, but no. They will tell you yes, and in theory you can. But the merchant being paid may pay a higher commission, or prefer a Visa card. I have had my BKK Bank card declined about one time in six in Singapore and KL. You'll have better odds using the ATM of whatever the biggest bank in Kathmandu is. Or better yet, an Indian bank. Been to Nepal 4 times and would go again tomorrow. Yup, That's why I'm ask'n. Thank you for such a quick response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiejohn Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Do they even have banks or ATMs in Nepal? ???? Edited September 1, 2023 by scottiejohn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Bkb debit cards are iffy as they aren't real MasterCard/visa but TPN (Thai payment network). Other Thai bank cards work perfectly worldwide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everyman Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 32 minutes ago, BritManToo said: Bkb debit cards are iffy as they aren't real MasterCard/visa but TPN (Thai payment network). Other Thai bank cards work perfectly worldwide. Why does Mastercard let them use the logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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