Trouble getting account at Bangkok Bank

[dblaisde]

I just got my US Social Security and I want it sent to Bangkok Bank in Bang Saphan. What do I need to do to set up a direct deposit account with them?

 

They seem to want my Social Security card which would require a replacement card ordered from the US. But from what I read on the BB website (see below), a letter of reference from the US Embassy would do it, which would be easier. Any others have experience opening a Bangkok Bank direct deposit account?

 

** Also, I wonder if I could simply photocopy my passport and sent it to the US Embassy, since I live 6 hours to the south of BKK.

 

Thanks

 

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/SpecialServices/ForeignCustomers/Pages/Account.aspx

 

• ONE of the following documents:
  • A letter of reference from one of the following:
    • Embassy or international organization
    • An official document from another country, such as a document from the  relevant agency giving evidence of the customer’s right to receive pension funds
    • Customer’s home bank to Bangkok Bank via the SWIFT messaging network
    • Person acceptable to Bangkok Bank e.g. branch officer, customer, government officer or company executive
    • Educational institution located in Thailand and acceptable to the bank
    • Company that is acceptable to the bank, confirming the customer is in the process of getting a work permit

[ubonjoe]

The only thing they asked for when I opened a direct deposit account was my social security card. I had read the requirements ahead of time and I requested one at the embassy. It took a little over 2 weeks after I did the application to get the card mailed to here.

You are looking at the wrong page for the direct deposit application. Go to this page: http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUSA/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUSA.aspx

Then click on "Advice to Bangkok Bank customers receiving payments from US government agencies or private organizations (Direct Deposit)"

You will then see this as one of the requirements.

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Submit all forms to Bangkok Bank with the following supporting documents:

Identification Card/Government Official ID Card/Passport together with a customer identification document such as your Social Security Card, Annuitant ID Card etc.

A document from the relevant agency giving evidence of your right to receive the payments.

 

[dblaisde]

thanks Joe.