32x Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I know this has been posted before.So sorry for bringing it up again. But could someone please tell me the type of account at the Nationwide Bank in the UK where they dont charge a fee for making a withdrawl in Thailand useing the ATM card they issue?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitrevie Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 I use their Flex account which is basically a current account with a cheque book and ATM card. I have been using the card for several years now in Thailand and no charges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyW Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 If you register for an internet account with them, you can keep the bulk of your cash in an interest earning account (paying gross interest if you're a non tax payer) & tranfer for free online to your flex account from which you draw your money in thailand . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluffer Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Nationwides Visa Card, Flex Ac & Esavings is the way to go. Forget about those money grabbing feckers at TSB, Barclays, HSBC, Halifax etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted March 24, 2005 Share Posted March 24, 2005 Got 73.98 Bt /£ on withdrawals in Bangers last week (Secon Square)and NO charges . Tried one of my other just to re-check (RBS)and not only got less but tranni charges and fee involved Re N/W and to quote Tina Turner........its...Simply the Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
32x Posted March 24, 2005 Author Share Posted March 24, 2005 Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desi Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I've been checking out their site (https://olb2.nationet.com) and it looks like I have to give them my UK address. Has anyone been able to give a Thai address? Or does that come later? desi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srisatch Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I was under the impression there were, nationwide, always fees for withdrawal, entry, flexing in LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rinrada Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattaya_Fox Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 If you use a Nationwide Building Society Classic credit card to withdraw cash from an ATM you will be charged 1.5% or £1.50 minimum charge. Source:- Nationwide Building Society Press release 17th March 2005. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk_mike Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Yes - but that's a credit card. It's free for the debit cards if you have a bank account with them... And, since it's a UK bank, and you are supposed to be UK resident when opening the account, it's hardly surprising they want a UK address to send the bank statements to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srisatch Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 no <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ah! LOS sense of humour eh? Rinrada! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eneukman Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 I have a Nationwide flex account as well and have never been charged for using my card in Thailand. As I'm moving to Pattaya to live in June, I opened an account with Nationwide International, which is based in the Isle of Man. This account can also be accessed via the internet and you can arrange transfers from there to your Thai bank account. You have to give 60 days notice (or lose 60 days interest) but that shouldn't be a major problem. For real emergencies you are allowed on penalty free withdrawal of up to £10,000. In addition, you can transfer funds from your flex account to the Isle of Man account over the internet (or by phone if you prefer). When I make the move, I'll be changing my correspondence address to my brother, who is still in the UK. I've also signed a power of attorney in his favour. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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