Using A Cirrus Bank Card In Thailand?

[goin2thailand]

hi there I've got whats known as a cirrus card, its not a debit card, but looks similar. It dosnt have the "3 digit security" code on the back of it. I was in the bank last week, and they told me I could use it in Thailand anywhere there was a cirrus compatible hole in the wall.

To be honest the bank confused me hence why im asking here

if anyone knows what im talking about id appreciate any answers

cheers

[smokie36]

Better you get a card with VISA.....I had one of those a few years ago .....Nat West told me it would be OK.....never worked anywhere in Thailand even with the Cirrus/Switch sign all over the machine.

VISA cards work everywhere....don't leave home without it....!!

[seanocasey]

don't know but mine which has cirrus and maestro on back and laser on front worked but has a 4 digit pin code,you must enter.

[ALFREDO]

Maestro Card works in TH, my Austrian card has now no Cirrus sign on it as she did some years ago, so I not sure now. Just ask your Bank.

[colino]

Hi

The Cirrus card works in Thailands bank atms with no problem,

my wife has my Nationwide Cirrus card and uses it to withdraw cash ,

but she can not get a balance displayed on any atm

Colino

[goin2thailand]

thanks for letting me know

[JusMe]

My Cirrus card issued by a small Canadian bank works well in the ATMs here in Thailand. I generally use AEON for the no fee and higher withdrawal amounts.

[7by7]

Hi

The Cirrus card works in Thailands bank atms with no problem,

my wife has my Nationwide Cirrus card and uses it to withdraw cash ,

but she can not get a balance displayed on any atm

Colino

Depends on the bank that issued the card.

Before she recently left for Thailand my daughter switched her Nationwide account from which only gives a Cirrus card to one which gives a Visa debit card as staff in our local Nationwide told her that their Cirrus cards will soon no longer be usable outside the UK.

A Visa debit card is better, in my opinion, anyway as it is a debit card not just a cash machine card so can be used to make purchases anywhere that accepts Visa.