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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV (Tourist Visa)?
Are there any banks that will allow opening a bank account on dtv? Update: someone posted if you have a good reason like owning a Condominium banks will do it. yes i own one. Anyone know more?
Answer summary
Opening a bank account in Thailand while on a DTV (Tourist Visa) is generally not permitted. Most comments confirm that tourists do not qualify for bank accounts, often citing stricter regulations in recent years. However, some users mention that a legitimate reason, such as owning a condominium or being married to a Thai citizen, may facilitate the process. Alternatives like prepaid cards (KBank PAY & TOUR) or digital payment apps (True Money, Revolut) are suggested as viable solutions for managing finances without a bank account.
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idiots******
I once opened an account after telling the branch manager I needed the account to tranafer funds to buy a condo. Once I heard her sales pitch about a condo she wanted to sell she opened the account.
John **************
Aye I've heard that owning Property here can help the cause but not necessarily guaranteed ...
good luck Chief
good luck Chief
YellowPo********
Get yourself true money
Nick *********
They had a bit crack down last year on overseas money laundering risks so it's very hard to get a bank account with that visa
Ali *************
No at all
Nathan **********
I have found western union to always beat wise when transferring money. I compare the 2 platforms and WU always gives me more $.
James ********
No
Nongluk *************
Yes, just not Bangkok Bank.
James ********
Not true... there's NO Thai bank which is currently opening a Thai bank account for DTV visa holders
ดาร่า ********
No. You don't need it though, KBank has an app that lets you pay with QR codes, True Money app also, if you need to transfer money then use Revolut or Wise.
Steve *******
@ดาร่า *******
I am reading new policies towards KBank....the government is demanding no new accounts to be open and to freeze existing accounts. If it's not allowed then don't risk assets being froze or taken. The purpose of getting the DTV was to bypass the $800k baht to be deposited to a bank. Hahaha now everyone wants to open an account with the DTV...its a funny twist.
ดาร่า ********
@Steve ******
No? I think you're not reading my comment, I'm talking about Kasikornbank (KBank) PAY & TOUR card which is a prepaid card designed for tourists in Thailand, it allows easy cashless payments via QR code (using the TAGTHAi app). Apply directly at KBank foreign exchange booths (e.g., Suvarnabhumi Airport) using only a passport. Top up at KBank exchange booths; cash can be withdrawn at K-ATM machines. It removes a lot of the need of an account and is quite tourist friendly.ดาร่า ********
@Steve ******
Well.. expats help each other out. If you need any advice just pm me, I'm happy to help you set it up.Steve *******
@ดาร่า *******
I need a computer science geek to help me understand all this...I have my reading for today...thank youดาร่า ********
@Steve ******
Revolut is almost as quick as KBank app on transfers, usually arrive within a minute or two after being sent... soooo convenient.ดาร่า ********
@Steve ******
The only other hole is bank transfers for sending money for condo rent or other payments, or receiving money from Thai friends. For that you can use Revolut! Which is SOOO nice, it saved me so many times. Sign up here: ********************************************************************************************
ดาร่า ********
@Steve ******
The True Money app also really helps! Most vendors take it these days and it allows you to top up right from the app using.a debit or credit card. It's usable at all 7-11 locations as well where QR doesn't work.Steve *******
@ดาร่า *******
I thank you and will definitely look into it
Anonymous ******************
@ดาร่า *******
what Kbank app? Just type k bank?
Mr *******************
Anonymous participant 646 no, it's called TAGTHAi and specifically for tourists
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ดาร่า ********
Anonymous participant 646 The Kasikornbank (KBank) PAY & TOUR card is a prepaid card designed for tourists in Thailand, offering easy cashless payments via QR code (using the TAGTHAi app) or chip/tap in shops, restaurants, and transport. Apply directly at KBank foreign exchange booths (e.g., Suvarnabhumi Airport) using only a passport. Top up at KBank exchange booths; cash can be withdrawn at K-ATM machines.
FirstNam*********
Yes no problem if you show them a good reason to have one such as married to a Thai, own a condo ect.
Anonymous ******************
FirstNameLastName I haven’t heard of people opening accounts because they own a condo or whatever. I only heard of people using that to argue against their account being closed.
David ******
FirstNameLastName If you are married to a Thai why would you have a DTV? Plus owning a condo does not get you a bank account. You cannot open a bank account now on a DTV, It is a Tourist visa and you cannot open accounts on a Tourist visa anymore.
Luit *****************
@David *****
I am not married to my Thai girlfriend, but if I was, then in our current situation I would stiil not choose marriage visa because of the inflexible in country extension each year, and now we divide our time between Netherlands and Thailand.But if you are married to a Thai I don't see any good reason anymore for having a Thai bank account
FirstNam*********
@David *****
not everyone married goes down that visa route, it can be a nightmare, dtv is an easy option and if you search on here a couple people opened a bank account on dtv.David ******
FirstNameLastName That was before the clampdown. Now no one with a DTV can open an account and those that had them before are slowly having them closed down. I had friends called into their bank told their accounts frozen, Either change from DTV or have their accounts closed
Richard **************
OPFirstNameLastName i own a Condominium yes
Anonymous ******************
Wise and Revolut
Kris *********
No problem, contact me when you in Thailand.
James ********
And are you a Thai Visa AGENT ???
Ben ******
No but a wise account will fulfil a lot of those functions
Mikey *******
@Ben *****
wise has crazy fees for withdrawing cash though
Kurt *************
No
Benjamin *********
N O
David ******
No chance and dont let anyone tell you otherwise.
Tapan ********
For now, it's a no!
Ivan ********
Negative
Brandon ************
DTV = tourist visa.
Currently tourists do not qualify for bank accounts in Thailand.
Currently tourists do not qualify for bank accounts in Thailand.
Marianne ********
No.
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