Safety Deposit Boxes

[Deserted]

Hi there, my bank offers safety deposit boxes in BKK. I checked out the fees and so on but wondered are these only for Thais or can foreigners use them also? I've had an account with them for like 15 years or more.

 

Also, it gives you a choice of size but just say like small, medium, large, and so on. I need need to put very much in one, what does it mean by size approximately, anyone have any ideas?

 

Also, I assume we get a key, are we able to copy this and make a spare?

 

Is it me that has to open it or can anyone who has the key open it? ID is required?

 

many thanks

[SAFETY FIRST]

22 minutes ago, Deserted said:

Hi there, my bank offers safety deposit boxes in BKK. I checked out the fees and so on but wondered are these only for Thais or can foreigners use them also? I've had an account with them for like 15 years or more.

 

Also, it gives you a choice of size but just say like small, medium, large, and so on. I need need to put very much in one, what does it mean by size approximately, anyone have any ideas?

 

Also, I assume we get a key, are we able to copy this and make a spare?

 

Is it me that has to open it or can anyone who has the key open it? ID is required?

 

many thanks

I've got a safety deposit box at Kasikorn bank here in Pattaya. 

I've had it for over 15 years. 

 

Kasikorn offer 3 sizes, I have medium size, I'm charged 2200 baht per year. The safety boxes are housed in a vault. 

 

The box requires 2 keys to open, the bank key and my key. 

 

I'm given 2 keys (one spare). 

 

I'd like to know if any other foreigners here in Pattaya have a safety box with kasikorn bank, these boxes are like hens teeth. I've been told they don't like to issue to foreigners.

I have a great relationship with my Bank Manager 

 

[Deserted]

Did you have to pay an intial fee for that?

 

Thanks for the info btw

[SAFETY FIRST]

Just now, Deserted said:

Did you have to pay an intial fee for that?

 

Thanks for the info btw

Yes, can't remember how much, maybe 1 or 2 thousand baht. 

This fee is refunded once you no longer need the safety box and return your keys. 

 

[Deserted]

1 minute ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Yes, can't remember how much, maybe 1 or 2 thousand baht. 

This fee is refunded once you no longer need the safety box and return your keys. 

 

 IS it only me that can access it or can my daughter if I give her an extra key?

[SAFETY FIRST]

3 minutes ago, Deserted said:

 IS it only me that can access it or can my daughter if I give her an extra key?

I'm not 100% sure, I reckon Only you.

You'll be asked for your passport and sign a document to enter the vault. 

[Deserted]

Just now, SAFETY FIRST said:

Only you.

You'll be asked for your passport and sign a document to access the vault. 

Many thanks.

[mogandave]

We have a box with Krungsri in Bangkok. Pay a deposit, and an annual fee. 

 

I think you have to be named on the box account to get in. We both have access. 

 

I assume you can have your daughter’s name added, and give her a key. 

[KhaoHom]

3 minutes ago, Deserted said:

 IS it only me that can access it or can my daughter if I give her an extra key?

 

If it's like US anyone that signs a card 

 

SCB in chidlom did have them but did remodel. No idea.

 

TBH other than documents I wouldn't trust banks. Not seen news in awhile but years ago employee rifling boxes not uncommon.

 

Its going to be a huge, old, primary branch that has them. My searching years ago I recall only turned up SCB ... Maybe bkb rama 9 ... forget