pauleddy Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 I don't believe it! I went to two different bank ATMs today to take out 10,000b from my "home" bank. Both asked a "fee" of 200b. Sorry if somebody else has posted this, but I am in neuroleptic shock! The fee has been 180b for a while, after being "free" or 150b before. Bearing in mind that the "home" bank wants 2 fees as well, this is ludicrous. another nail........ Eddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Couldn't find anything on Bangkok Bank but did on Kasikorn, see below. Which bank did you use? From Nov 6, 2015 - The service charge on cash withdrawal of all international or foreign credit cards via KBank's ATM machines will be charged at 200 Baht per transaction for VISA card and MasterCard, 50 Baht per transaction for China UnionPay (CUP) card and 20 Baht per transaction for all electronic cards issued by card issuer company in Thailand (Non Bank). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Is there some way to send a complaint to the govt, ncpo, etc about this? It's just so arbitrary how they can raise fees like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHRISTIANa9 Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Time to get a China Union pay card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
worgeordie Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Bank .......Robbers regards worgeordie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samsensam Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 organise your finances so you dont need to use ATMs that charge these fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matej Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Falang lich will pay ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffreyO Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Confirmed for Bangkok Bank today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hhgz Posted November 7, 2015 Share Posted November 7, 2015 " this is ludicrous. another nail........" If an additional 50THB is such a hardship, you should have never left home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langsuan Man Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Not that surprising since ATM fees in the US have been going up since the beginning of October see this: http://www.ibtimes.com/average-atm-fees-soar-more-450-most-expensive-fees-found-new-york-atlanta-milwaukee-2126208 Now averaging about $4.50 per transaction in the US. Using Bangkok Banks currency calculator the 200 THB fee equates to $5.59 at today's BB exchange rate Here is a list of US checking accounts that reimburse foreign fees: http://thepointsguy.com/2014/02/the-top-11-checking-accounts-for-avoiding-foreign-atm-fees/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 (edited) Couldn't find anything on Bangkok Bank but did on Kasikorn, see below. Which bank did you use? From Nov 6, 2015 - The service charge on cash withdrawal of all international or foreign credit cards via KBank's ATM machines will be charged at 200 Baht per transaction for VISA card and MasterCard, 50 Baht per transaction for China UnionPay (CUP) card and 20 Baht per transaction for all electronic cards issued by card issuer company in Thailand (Non Bank). Just for completeness: of course this is not restricted to UK or US banks and not even related to the foreign banks (as the title might imply). Its simply a decision of this honorable Thai Bankers association. Is there some way to send a complaint to the govt, ncpo, etc about this? It's just so arbitrary how they can raise fees like this. These organizations getting involved for the interests of foreigners against "the money" (which always has the real power)? Keep on dreaming. Edited November 8, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandman77 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 The can charge what the want my bank always refound me every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirtless Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 So business must be down on OS transaction fees , It didnt stay long at 180 per transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 free money for the banks......almost $6 USD plus what your home bank charges...... i can hear the backpackers crying now... this is why i carry $9000 USD and tons of diamonds.......only been robbed once, but he wanted my gf.... win win Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roo860 Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Is there some way to send a complaint to the govt, ncpo, etc about this? It's just so arbitrary how they can raise fees like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdenner Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Off coarse if the OP had taken the maximum 20,000 Baht that would have effectively halved the fee - 200 Baht fee applies to any amount withdrawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 The can charge what the want my bank always refound me every penny! Same for one or more German banks. But I am anxiously waiting when they will set a "limit of tolerance". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55Jay Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 As long as Bangkok Bank is willing to do my over-the-counter Visa Debit withdrawals, I'm good. If they ever point me outside to the ATM, which would take 3 pulls/month, I would switch to ACH Transfers. Chuck Schwab is pretty good natured on the ATM fee reimbursement but $15-18/month might test that theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 additional 20 Baht = pauleddy Yesterday, 20:56 neuroleptic shock! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted November 8, 2015 Share Posted November 8, 2015 Since there is another topic running titled ATM fees rise again will close this one to keep the information consolidated. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/869147-atm-fees-rise-again/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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