Debit Account

[Dancealot]

At which bank can i open a debit account without a WP? I need a thai bank account because i will be staying very long.

Thanks..

[simple1]

I am with Kasikorn Bank, but I believe a number of Thai banks will provide a Debit Card linked to Visa/Mastercard without a need for WP. Note for online transactions you need to request Cyber banking facility. Security is provided by way of SMS notification to your mobile phone for one time password

[Dancealot]

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

[w11guy]

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

I have a Bangkok Bank savings account and they gave me an ATM card so that I can withdraw money. You can also get ATM cards that double up as BTS cards.

[theoldgit]

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

It's all here, have a look at the savings account options, also have a look at the banking forum

http://www.kasikornbank.com/EN/Pages/Default.aspx

[Dancealot]

Thanks a lot. This means i can open a bank account with kasikorn without a WP, right?

[theoldgit]

Yes, I and many others have had one for years.

It's only a savings account so you don't get a cheque (check if you're from the US) book, but can get internet banking and a debit card that you can use worldwide and online.

As with all banks some Kasikorn branches may refuse to open an account, if so just try another branch, I have never been declined.

[Dancealot]

Thanks a bunch you old git. Greetings from Karel

[ucomservices]

What kind of VISA do u currently hold ????

I have a Savings Bank Account in Krung Thai Bank but I had a Non-Immigrant "O" when I opened the account..

[theoldgit]

^^^^^

When I opened mine I had nothing more than a 30 day stamp in my passport, which Kasikorn didn't even look at.

[Dancealot]

What kind of VISA do u currently hold ????

I have a Savings Bank Account in Krung Thai Bank but I had a Non-Immigrant "O" when I opened the account..

Well i am recently divorced so i am coming on a tourist visa now.. Good question, sorry i forgot to mention

[Dancealot]

Thats right the old git confirms my suspicions. If you really want you can get a bank account merely on a stamp or a tourist visa.

[w11guy]

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

[beechguy]

Thats right the old git confirms my suspicions. If you really want you can get a bank account merely on a stamp or a tourist visa.

Plenty of information here. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/260738-opening-a-new-bank-account-in-thailand/

[beechguy]

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

Try another branch, or another bank.

[simple1]

Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link?

It's not a Credit Card, but a Visa branded Debit Card. For a Credit Card in Thailand you would need a WP. You can get a Credit Card without a WP, but would need an O Visa and savings of 50k per month for six months - varies with different banks.

[WhizBang]

I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa.

I have a Bangkok Bank account, with VISA debit/ATM card. No work permit, no retirement visa, but I did (and still do) have a 1 year non-immigrant 'O' visa. And Bangkok Bank DID check my passport for the visa (and copied it too).

[trajan]

Has anyone tried a KTB Bank Visa e-money card? I understand you dont need an account and that you just top it up (max Baht 30,000)

http://www.ktb.co.th...emoney_card.jsp

does it have a password you need to input everytime you use it? that would be better protection I think than a mere signature (that store clerks often dont bother to check)

Im thinking about getting one...