Cashing Google Cheques In Thailand

[limbos]

Finally got my first cheque from Google for my Ad words. This is good news!

Right now however I'm not sure how to proceed, the cheque reads "a/c payee only" on a Citibank cheque, does this mean I have to open a bank account with Citibank, which conveniently only has offices in BKK or can I cash it with any bank in Thailand?

How do people deal with this who receive funds from Google in Thailand on a regular base?

Edited October 12, 2008 by limbos

[Soutpeel]

Finally got my first cheque from Google for my Ad words. This is good news!

Right now however I'm not sure how to proceed, the cheque reads "a/c payee only" on a Citibank cheque, does this mean I have to open a bank account with Citibank, which conveniently only has offices in BKK or can I cash it with any bank in Thailand?

How do people deal with this who receive funds from Google in Thailand on a regular base?

Suppose the million dollar question is how quick do you want your money ?....do it through Citibank on a Citibank cheque will be quicker than trying to draw against another Thai bank.

Think the fact that it says a/c payee only, then this means it has to clear into an account, in other words you cant walk into a bank and cash the cheque over the counter and walk out with your money, So would suggest you open an account with Citibank, it will simplfy things a lot..

[Tywais]

I send my Google Ad checks plus my website software purchases to my account (Fidelity) in the US via EMS. Never had a problem this way.

[Merlin]

In Australia you can open a Citibank account online and go to the post office to show 100 points of ID, then they will send you a debit card with which you can withdraw your funds from pretty much any ATM. I don't know if they have a similar scheme here?

[kiakaha]

Finally got my first cheque from Google for my Ad words. This is good news!

Right now however I'm not sure how to proceed, the cheque reads "a/c payee only" on a Citibank cheque, does this mean I have to open a bank account with Citibank, which conveniently only has offices in BKK or can I cash it with any bank in Thailand?

How do people deal with this who receive funds from Google in Thailand on a regular base?

go to citibank on sathorn rd and open an account. and take your work permit with you.

[Soutpeel]

Finally got my first cheque from Google for my Ad words. This is good news!

Right now however I'm not sure how to proceed, the cheque reads "a/c payee only" on a Citibank cheque, does this mean I have to open a bank account with Citibank, which conveniently only has offices in BKK or can I cash it with any bank in Thailand?

How do people deal with this who receive funds from Google in Thailand on a regular base?

go to citibank on sathorn rd and open an account. and take your work permit with you.

Are we sure the OP has a work permit ??...

[limbos]

Yes, he, the OP has a WP but lives on Samui, no easy acces to a Citibank.

Get the picture though, time is not necessarily an issue so I can draw it against my own bank account.

Thanks for the info.

[pkrv]

All that "a/c payee only" means is that payment must be to a bank account in your name, or more specifically an account with the same name as on the cheque. Any bank will do.