Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Very interesting, thank you. Do you also have any details about the specifics of this credit card link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w11guy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks a lot. This means i can open a bank account with kasikorn without a WP, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 Thanks a bunch you old git. Greetings from Karel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ucomservices Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 ^^^^^ When I opened mine I had nothing more than a 30 day stamp in my passport, which Kasikorn didn't even look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dancealot Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w11guy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechguy Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) I was told at Bangkok Bank that you needed a work or retirement visa. Try another branch, or another bank. Edited April 1, 2012 by beechguy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simple1 Posted April 1, 2012 Share Posted April 1, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 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). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trajan Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) 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... Edited April 2, 2012 by trajan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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