Tom F Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 I must be missing something. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I am new to Wise. Three weeks ago, I did a test drive and sent $2,000 US from my US bank account converted to baht in my Bangkok Bank account. On the Wise app, I found the "purpose" list and clicked the "Funds for long term stay" box. Transfer took a few days and appeared in my Bangkok Bank account as "International Transfer." All good. Today, when I try to do the big transfer, I do not see the "purpose" list or "Funds for long term stay" box anywhere. Instead, before I complete the transfer, the app has a box where I can type in a "Reference. " And posts this message: "Reference will not appear in bank statement. Instead (I) will see the name of Wise's trusted local partner in their country. The reference will still be available in email to (me)." Which doesn't seem like it will work at Immigration. So, I'm wondering whether I'm just overlooking something obvious or if Wise has changed how it handles designating the purpose of transfers. Any ideas, advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bunnydrops Posted September 23, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2023 You must have missed something. The purpose box has always come up for me. I just sent yesterday. I think if I did not get the box I would end transfer and start again. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scubascuba3 Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Try again with a smaller transfer, no one else has reported the reason for transfer dropdown is gone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Try scrolling the choices menu up to the top. I never use the "Funds for long term stay" box, but if I recall correctly, it's the first one on the list and doesn't always appear when you bring up the list. I've never used the 'reference' box. It serves no purpose as far as immigration is concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 24, 2023 Author Share Posted September 24, 2023 To clarify. It is the "purpose' dropdown box, itself, that does not appear. Thus, no opportunity to make a choice. I did try with smaller amounts. Same result. I do appreciate the responses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seajae Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) it has always dropped down for me no matter the amount I am transferring to Bangkok Bank, just query them to see what happened Edited September 24, 2023 by seajae Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KannikaP Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Moonlover said: but if I recall correctly, it's the first one on the list For me it has always been LAST on the list, or under OTHERS. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ripstanley Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Try using ther website and not the app. On the website it is at the bottom of the choices. I usually have to scroll down to find it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwest5829 Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 10 hours ago, Tom F said: I must be missing something. Maybe someone can point me in the right direction. I am new to Wise. Three weeks ago, I did a test drive and sent $2,000 US from my US bank account converted to baht in my Bangkok Bank account. On the Wise app, I found the "purpose" list and clicked the "Funds for long term stay" box. Transfer took a few days and appeared in my Bangkok Bank account as "International Transfer." All good. Today, when I try to do the big transfer, I do not see the "purpose" list or "Funds for long term stay" box anywhere. Instead, before I complete the transfer, the app has a box where I can type in a "Reference. " And posts this message: "Reference will not appear in bank statement. Instead (I) will see the name of Wise's trusted local partner in their country. The reference will still be available in email to (me)." Which doesn't seem like it will work at Immigration. So, I'm wondering whether I'm just overlooking something obvious or if Wise has changed how it handles designating the purpose of transfers. Any ideas, advice? I recently needed to transfer $10,000.00 USD from my usual US bank account to my Bangkok Bank Account. I monthly transfer $2200.00 for long term stay without any issue. The one large transfer caused a difference in handling, same as you experienced. So, I did two separate $5,000.00 transfers on two different days and all worked as I am used to. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 40 minutes ago, KannikaP said: For me it has always been LAST on the list, or under OTHERS. I always use the app. I'll have a look the next time I make a transfer. (by which time the O/P will have probably solved the problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) Try again. These apps can sometimes be buggy. Never happened to be with wise but it did with other apps. Edited September 24, 2023 by Celsius 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: 2 hours ago, KannikaP said: For me it has always been LAST on the list, or under OTHERS. 1 hour ago, Moonlover said: I always use the app. I'll have a look the next time I make a transfer. (by which time the O/P will have probably solved the problem) Ah ha, I think the 'pennies just dropped!'. When scrolling on an App, to scroll down, you move your finger up & vis versa. You're probably right, As I recall the "Funds for long term stay" option was a later addition to the list by Wise to appease those who needed an international coding on their statements, so it makes sense that it would be at the bottom. I still think we're on the right track though. It's simply a case of 'search and ye shall find'. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 4 hours ago, Moonlover said: 'pennies penny's = penny has 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 22 minutes ago, KannikaP said: penny's = penny has Bloody spell checkers. Where are they wne you relaay nede them? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Just now, Moonlover said: Bloody spell checkers. Where are they wne you relay need them? Always works on my Word and here on Asean Now. It is down to the writer to assure that the Spell Checker has done it's job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 5 hours ago, Moonlover said: As I recall the "Funds for long term stay" option was a later addition to the list by Wise to appease those who needed an international coding on their statements, so it makes sense that it would be at the bottom. You will not last long in Thailand applying that sort of logical reasoning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, KannikaP said: Always works on my Word and here on Asean Now. It is down to the writer to assure that the Spell Checker has done it's job. My spell checker is on. And it let pennies pass as it has done just now??????? Grrrr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, hotandsticky said: You will not last long in Thailand applying that sort of logical reasoning. Nine years and counting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 2 minutes ago, Moonlover said: Nine years and counting. Just a boy....................???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonlover Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 minute ago, hotandsticky said: Just a boy....................???? Oh I wish. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, Moonlover said: My spell checker is on. And it let pennies pass as it has done just now??????? Grrrr But I did not! 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 25, 2023 Author Share Posted September 25, 2023 20 hours ago, ripstanley said: Try using ther website and not the app. On the website it is at the bottom of the choices. I usually have to scroll down to find it. That did the trick. Had to verify identity again, but no big deal. Why it worked on the website , and not on the app remains a mystery. But, no matter. Thanks to all for the help. Especially, ripstanley. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 I’m thinking of using Wise. What’s the fee for transferring about 5000 GBP from UK to Bangkok Bank account? Anyone know? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenslegs Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 23 minutes ago, JRG23 said: I’m thinking of using Wise. What’s the fee for transferring about 5000 GBP from UK to Bangkok Bank account? Anyone know? Thanks Right now the fee would be 29.05 GBP Exchange rate is 44.2999 THB/1 GBP You would receive 220,212.59 THB Fees and rates vary. The important number is how much you receive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRG23 Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 8 hours ago, chickenslegs said: Right now the fee would be 29.05 GBP Exchange rate is 44.2999 THB/1 GBP You would receive 220,212.59 THB Fees and rates vary. The important number is how much you receive. Thank you! This seems pretty reasonable. Looking at posts above quite a few folks seem to be using Wise for transferring money into Thailand. Can't see how such transfers can be taxed if I'm honest. There must be literally tens of millions of bank transfers every single day. How on earth could they effectively tax these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howerde Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 Your bank will certainly know how much money has come from abroad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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