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Can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?
Thai dtv visa can't open an account in any bank in Thailand, I have gone to every bank to try
Answer summary
Many expats with a Thai DTV visa report challenges when attempting to open a bank account in Thailand, particularly in Chiang Mai. Some have successfully opened accounts in other cities like Bangkok, indicating that branch-specific policies may affect account approval. Factors such as documentation, nationality, and personal presentation play significant roles in this process. Alternatives like hiring an agent or utilizing online banking services such as WISE are suggested for those facing difficulties.
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Corentin *********
Did you give them residence certificate?
I read that the SCB bank near central festival open bank account if you have residence certificate.
As soon as I have my certificate
I read that the SCB bank near central festival open bank account if you have residence certificate.
As soon as I have my certificate
Anonymous *************
OP@Corentin ********
I have successfully opened an account with Bangkok Bank.
Zachus ********
You can and people have opened Bank accounts with DTV Visa. I would reach out to an agency to help facilitate it.
Tod *********
If you are asking does the Destination Thailand Visa cut any ice at banks when you try to open an account, the answer to that is NO
The decision to allow foreigners to open accounts is set by that branch's manager not the head office or any rule.
The decision to allow foreigners to open accounts is set by that branch's manager not the head office or any rule.
Paul *******
@Tod ********
Yes but pretty much all branches will open one for a foreigner holding a work permit. Most Thai bank staff automatically ask for one. Whether a branch opens a bank account for a foreigner without a work permit is another matter.Paul *******
@Tod ********
Unless you hold permanent residency and/or a visa that allows you to work in Thailand plus work permit such as a non-O or non-B, as long as you possess a work permit then pretty much any branch will open one for you. Most bank staff seem to insist on sighting a work permit and only some, as you mention, will open one for non-working expats.Tod *********
that's not correct info at all sorry
There is nothing in the rules that says you can't open a bank account on a free stamp entry or tourist visa entry 🙂 Again it's the branch manager that sets that policy for the branch you're at
@Paul ******
The rule on whether you can or can't open a bank account at a branch is totally set by the manager of that branch. There is nothing in the rules that says you can't open a bank account on a free stamp entry or tourist visa entry 🙂 Again it's the branch manager that sets that policy for the branch you're at
Paul *********
Tik tok services can open you one
Ko *******
Why do you need a Thai bank account?
Anonymous *************
OP@Ko ******
Because I need to use bank transfers, rent, electricity and water billsKo *******
Anonymer Teilnehmer I use a WISE account for all international payments…you can hold all important currencies there…former transferwise …change money in real time in the app…transparent fees…
The link isn’t right…only google for wise…fb did set the link wrong
The link isn’t right…only google for wise…fb did set the link wrong
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Phonemyat *******
Maybe bank not updated with new visa
Namtan ****************
You have the privilege to open bank accounts with a DTV visa.
Anonymous *************
OP@Namtan ***************
I went to 10 banks and none of them would allow it.Namtan ****************
Anonymous participant Which province? Many foreigners Open Bank accounts in Khonkaen.
Anonymous *************
OP@Namtan ***************
I am in Chiang Mai
Stefano ***********
If your visa is not authorized, it is useless to insist, the only solution is to look for an agency that provides this service, obviously paying extra, I have seen some friends open bank accounts with tourist visa for
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k. this is the only way if you really want Bank account
Sonia ****
When I had a student visa, I also ran around 6-7 different banks, but they all said I didn't have enough documents to open an account(The school said it was enough). In the end, I carried the documents with me every time I went out, and whenever I passed by a bank, I just walked in to try. Finally, on a very random shopping day when I was passing by the Kasikorn Bank branch in Siam Square, I succeeded. Thailand is a very interesting place - each branch of the same bank can have different hidden requirements.
Anonymous *************
OP@Sonia ***
Yes, but every bank told me that DTV visa cannot be used to open an account, and they did not ask me for more information.Seb ********
I highly doubt that you went to “every bank” in Thailand to try opening an account. Also, what passport (nationality) are you using? Opened one with BKK Bank, no problems whatsoever. At least three other people I know personally got an account as well (KBank).
Wannikea *********
Pay an agent, typically 5000baht.
Anonymous *************
OP@Seb *******
Could you tell me where you opened your bank account?Seb ********
A branch at a major shopping mall in Bangkok (Ploenchit). Maybe Chiang Mai is the issue here but it could also be a case of having the “wrong” passport or (no offense to you personally) how the customer presents himself. I always suggest to dress as formal as possible when dealing with business/official situations in Thailand. You could also contact the banks head office and get an official answer from them but except SCB you should be fine with most banks.
Seb ********
It depends on the branch, each manager makes their own rules even though it should be corporate policy. Not sure what other customers have to do with this though. And again (for the third time): What is your nationality?
Anonymous *************
OP@Seb *******
If you can open an account in Bangkok, you can probably open one in Chiang Mai, but customers of Bangkok Bank and K Bank told me that DTV cannot be used.Anonymous *************
OP@Seb *******
I went to 5 different banks, and Kasikorn Bank I went to 4 different branches，in chiangmai
Kyaw *********
Oh really 😢
Anonymous *************
OP@Kyaw ********
Yes, this is disappointing to me. The bank said that it only allows pension visa, student visa, accompanying student visa to open an account.
Tim ***********
Make sure they know you do not want a credit card. Keep knocking on doors, there are banks that will let you. Try Krungsri
Kyaw *********
Anonymous participant I think you should try Bangkok Bank at another areas.
Some of bank are not allows.But some areas of bank are allows.
What is different bank policy i don’t know.
Some of bank are not allows.But some areas of bank are allows.
What is different bank policy i don’t know.
Anonymous *************
OP@Kyaw ********
I went to two Bangkok banks and they said it was not allowed.Activity
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