2road Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 hi I d like to have an atm card to use here in thailand for cash needs and to use online to buy air tickets if i need them. banks here say I cannot open a checking account as they need a 1 year visa or a work permit. Is there a way to get a Thai card somehow without having a bank account? or maybe there is a bank that can provide bank services to tourists without a visa or work permit? thank you so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorSucker Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Just try a different bank, not all banks allow internet purchase on debit cards. I know Kasikorn and Bangkok bank does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepoo Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 I got a debit card and online banking at Kasikorn Bank in Hua Hin. At the time I had a 30 day visa exemption only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanlic Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Kasikorn is excellent its a virtual card but works everywhere... UK wherever....cant use it for car hire is the only draw back i can think of...the bank I imagine will block sending money to gaming/bookmaker sites Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 <snip> I know Kasikorn and Bangkok bank does. exactly. I just bought a new iPod Touch from the Thai Apple store with just my Be1st ATM card. Easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bino Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Ask for a savings account, not a checking account. You can get the ATM card based on a savings account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roblam Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 (edited) Try this card: http://bit.ly/1QOwPI2 It's not a bank account but you can top up (reload) the card at any KTB branch. From the card's terms/conditions: 9. The KTB e-Money Cardholder is able to refill cash in the KTB e-Money Card at the Bank's branches or other service points that the Bank opens for service providing in accordance with the following cash amounts specified by the Bank. Minimum of 100 Baht/time/card and Maximum of 50,000 Baht/time/card The site mentions where to get it: How to get Miracle Thailand card Krung Thai Bank (KTB) branches or more details at www.ktb.co.th/ktb/en KTB currency exchange booths throughout Thailand The Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) The Leading Travel Agencies in Thailand Edited March 10, 2016 by roblam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRight Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Keep trying to open a Bangkok Bank savings account. They specifically provide guidance for opening accounts for tourists, you do not need a work permit. Then, the ability to make card not present transactions can be activated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2road Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 thank you for your answers ;-))))) You guys are great! I will try to open a saving account with Bangkok bank here in pattaya where I am and hopefuy get a debit card that i can use online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TallGuyJohninBKK Posted March 10, 2016 Share Posted March 10, 2016 Bangkok Bank, on their main website, has a page for foreigner account opening info, and includes what documents they will require depending on your stay/visa status: http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Openinganaccountnew.aspx It's correct that you don't legally need a work permit or 1-year visa as minimums to open a Thai bank account, although, a lot of branches adopt that as their individual policy. At least, BKK Bank as an organization is clear that they don't follow that policy for foreign account openers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2road Posted March 10, 2016 Author Share Posted March 10, 2016 hi after searching post in this forums it appears you do need PROOF of address and 2 forms of ids in order to open an account. some ppl get a letter from their embassy/immigration office but it cost 3.000 baht in travel/other fee it was this morning I walked into k rung bank in pattaya and i was rejected from lady at entranve said I need visa/wp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khon Kaen Dave Posted March 11, 2016 Share Posted March 11, 2016 I live in isaan,i bank with SCB.They do an ATM card with online facilities.I used it last month to book an hotel room.My wife also banks with them.They are not very American friendly though.I had to fill out a form to the effect that i wasn't American and had no previous or present dealings with American companies or businesses over here.In fact the questions were a bit harsh. Anyway,best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now