pokoal2000 Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Hi Just wanted to ask you a question. I have small UK pension, about 600 pounds a month. What is the most economical way to get it into Thailand? Is it better to have an account in Uk and withdraw money in Thailand using debit card, or would the pension office pay directly into Thai account every month? Link to comment
rocketboybkk Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 Both are acceptable What visa you going to get? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment
trd Posted March 15, 2016 Share Posted March 15, 2016 You will get a better exchange rate if you do a telegraphic transfer from UK to a Thailand account on a larger sum now and again when you need funds, rather than many small amounts from an ATM using a debit card. The fees really add up. Link to comment
n210mp Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 If it is the State pension as in your header you are referring to or in fact you may also have a a private one then In either case you can have it sent to a Thai bank account direct by the pension providers If you are full time over here then the state pension authority will need to know and then they will stop any further yearly increases to your state pension, if a private one this obviously does not apply If you are only coming for an holiday then I dont think it worthwhile in organising a set transfer Link to comment
Eclipse Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 The State Pension can be paid into your Thai bank account. You get a good rate with no fees. Although the Thai bank might charge a small fee. Link to comment
bapoboy Posted March 16, 2016 Share Posted March 16, 2016 Im sorry but i have to add, is the pension only 600pound in uk? ??? Link to comment
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