Changing baht to pounds in cash in uk.

[Jay1]

Good evening everyone.

Was hoping someone might have some info to help me.

For whatever reason there's a possibility I may be bringing the maximum amount of Thai baht I am allowed to back to the UK (50,000 baht). Has anyone done this before or with a similar amount?

Is it quite easy to get that amount changed to pounds at a post office, travel agency or bank? I know I'll probably get hit hard with that exchange rate etc but I'm not too bothered. I'm not interested in selling to a company off the internet or anything.

Or do you think they may be able to change that amount to pounds at swampy airport before I fly?

Cheers.

Edited March 28, 2016 by Jay1

[saakura]

Of course, you will be able to buy pounds at the Suwarnabhumi airport with your Baht.

[Lannig]

Why don't you exchange the bahts to pounds before going to the airport? you'll get a better rate just anywhere.

[taninthai]

the exchange rate you will get in the uk is nothing short of daylight robbery,change it up before you leave.

[Jay1]

Why don't you exchange the bahts to pounds before going to the airport? you'll get a better rate just anywhere.

Ok that sounds a lot better. With 50,000 baht do think they'll be able to change it there and then though. I'm probably going to be on a tight schedule. Somewhere in bkk?

[Lannig]

Go to any major shopping mall, lots of banks there usually with wider opening hours than street branches. You may have to split your money and use 2 or 3 different banks.

[Jeddah Jo]

50,000 is not a lot for these guys. They are high turnover outfits just making their profit on the spread.

[Lannig]

Well, the amount is less of the problem than the availability of the UK notes at the branch.

They don't keep a stock of foreign banknotes I think. So finding a branch where they have something north of 1000 pounds in the drawer might be a challenge.

[Jay1]

That's great. Thanks for your help. Never thought to do it at a bank before getting to the airport, so that should save me a few quid.

Cheers

[Requirement]

Super Rich, Pratunam

http://www.superrich1965.com/location.php

[Requirement]

Super Rich, Pratunam

http://www.superrich1965.com/location.php

[robertthebruce]

SuperRich is at the ''Airport''... on the Lower Ground Floor , walking towards the Train into Central Bangkok... Look for the SIGN...or ask someone.. normally they give the best rates..

[meatboy]

and i thought i was THICK.

[BenCrew]

I changed 60,000 Baht recently at Swampy for my trip to UK, everywhere seemed to be offering the same rates. I ended up with 1,180 quid...not complaining.

[thaibry]

SuperRich is at the ''Airport''... on the Lower Ground Floor , walking towards the Train into Central Bangkok... Look for the SIGN...or ask someone.. normally they give the best rates..

Robertthebruce has given you excellent information.

At BKK airport on the lowest floor, to the left of the Airport Link station entrance are four or five booths including SuperRich which give enhanced exchange rates.

They have queues of people changing money so will have no shortage of your preferred currency.

Best way to bring funds to Thailand too, bring in your local currency, change it on the Airport Link currency booths and pay it into the airport branch of your bank. It costs me 60 baht to deposit 50,000 into Kasikorn airport branch.

[gandalf12]

Thomas Cook will change it but the rate is terrible. Change it at Bangkok airport, why take Baht back to the UK?

[Lannig]

At BKK airport on the lowest floor, to the left of the Airport Link station entrance are four or five booths including SuperRich which give enhanced exchange rates.

They have queues of people changing money so will have no shortage of your preferred currency.

Best way to bring funds to Thailand too, bring in your local currency, change it on the Airport Link currency booths and pay it into the airport branch of your bank. It costs me 60 baht to deposit 50,000 into Kasikorn airport branch.

That's an interesting bit of advice. I do the same at every trip except I change my euros at the KBANK branch and it takes forever because they insist in xeroxing every banknote.

Are SupeRich's rates at Suwa the same as the (standard) rates you get at your KBANK branch?

[3NUMBAS]

When I asked at a UK booth the rate was 56 to buy bahts recently

[rak sa_ngop]

Super Rich today - now 50.30 buy 50.45 sell (for 50 GBP notes)

This is at the Rajadamri and Silom main office locations. Check their website to get addresses.

[Jay1]

and i thought i was THICK.

No you're not. Just rude.

[Jay1]

Thanks for all of your advice everyone.

Oh and thanks to Meatboy for your insult, hope putting me down made you feel better.

[gandalf12]

and i thought i was THICK.

No you're not. Just rude.

Be honest he is thick as well by his own admission

[thaibry]

At BKK airport on the lowest floor, to the left of the Airport Link station entrance are four or five booths including SuperRich which give enhanced exchange rates.

They have queues of people changing money so will have no shortage of your preferred currency.

Best way to bring funds to Thailand too, bring in your local currency, change it on the Airport Link currency booths and pay it into the airport branch of your bank. It costs me 60 baht to deposit 50,000 into Kasikorn airport branch.

That's an interesting bit of advice. I do the same at every trip except I change my euros at the KBANK branch and it takes forever because they insist in xeroxing every banknote.

Are SupeRich's rates at Suwa the same as the (standard) rates you get at your KBANK branch?

Not the same as mainstream banks, around 2 baht per GBP £ better. They also gave me a slightly enhanced rate over and above that because I had £50 notes. Paid into Kasikorn on the floor between arrivals and departures using their ATM type deposit machine very easily and quickly.

[Chivas]

Well, the amount is less of the problem than the availability of the UK notes at the branch.

They don't keep a stock of foreign banknotes I think. So finding a branch where they have something north of 1000 pounds in the drawer might be a challenge.

Hardly ! These exchangers are taking probably north of £5000 in Sterling an hour in the bigger outlets minimum

[Chivas]

Thomas Cook will change it but the rate is terrible. Change it at Bangkok airport, why take Baht back to the UK?

Unless you never come back ever why would you change it back to Sterling ??

[mfd101]

Vasu is what I use (Sukhumvit Rd). Better rate than any bank. Haven't ever used SuperRich but I assume they would be comparable.

[thaibry]

Vasu is what I use (Sukhumvit Rd). Better rate than any bank. Haven't ever used SuperRich but I assume they would be comparable.

But that means a trip into Bangkok which may not be convenient for people flying onto other Thai destinations. If you journey from the airport involves the Airport Link or City Line you have already walked past some excellent exchange rates.

[meatboy]

Thanks for all of your advice everyone.

Oh and thanks to Meatboy for your insult, hope putting me down made you feel better.

sorry if i insulted you but this has done the rounds a thousand times.

so if i can make it up to you i will take them [bHTS] for a thousand GBPS.

[swissie]

I believe OP is talking about exporting 50K British pounds. 50 K in Thai baht is peanuts and will pass every Bank transfer- channel, including Western Union, or cash at the Airport.

Cheers.