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Can I open a Thai bank account with a DTV visa?
Hello! Could U tell me, can I open Thai bank account, if I have a DTV visa?
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Yes, it is possible to open a Thai bank account with a DTV (Digital Tourist Visa). However, it may be challenging as banking policies can vary widely between branches, and many personal experiences indicate that banks may not provide special preferences to DTV holders since it is considered a tourist visa. Using an agent to assist with the process is highly recommended to avoid complications, as they can expedite opening an account. Some users suggest that demonstrating local ties, such as having a Thai friend or showing property ownership, may increase your chances of successfully opening an account.
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Bent *************
Maybe
Pelle **********
It’s pretty simple just just a agent might cost a little bit but easy and fast
Maria ********
I use Bangkok bank account. Easy to get
Chris *****
Short answer: y.e.s. Long answer: d.e.p.e.n.d.s.
Eric ******
Absolutely use an agent! It is worth the little it costs not to have go through all the aggravation! Give Mark at One Stop in Pattaya a call. Even if you decide to do it on your own, you’ll see what all your options are so you can make the best choice.
George *********
I have an account with K Bank from a previous time when I worked in Thailand. The account is still active and there is some balance in it. I need to obtain a new bank card. If I go on a tourist visa would they issue me with a new bank card and let me use the account?
Von ******
@George ********
I had no issues updating my Bangkok Bank to get a new card, still had $$$ in the account. The bank will need your current card, your bank book if they issued one ( I have a bank book with BKK bank ) your Passport and have a Thai phone 📱 number, will make everything a lot smoother. Best of luck.
David ********
If you have the correct documents and a Thai friend that banks in that branch you are a good chance. Bank account is not a big deal. Talk politely and explain you are living and working in Thailand and a bank account is a requirement to allow you to buy stuff you also need the bank app set up on your phone the bank officer will do that for you. Remember you are not in your country the bank teller is not following your requests. Bank staff in Thailand have a higher social standing, treat them as such and you may be surprised
Roberto ****
I've given up walking in banks and went with an agent instead
Greg ***********
YES, you can. Use the immediate service of an agent, though. Or you will be hitting up 50+ Thai banks that will refuse opening an account for you on a DTV
Ryan ****
as of now 2 known ways
1) use an agent
2) Buy a condo /apartment property , bring the property contract with your passport to a bank. Banker would be more than willing to assist you. 🙃🙃
1) use an agent
2) Buy a condo /apartment property , bring the property contract with your passport to a bank. Banker would be more than willing to assist you. 🙃🙃
Eric ******
@Ryan ***
I vote 1)
Tore *********
Steve ******
Just use an agent
Randy ******
Do you have to give Power of Attorney to hire an agent to open a bank account? Someone mentioned he got swindled of his savings. Especially if the contract was written in Thai
Brandon ************
@Randy *****
no. The agent isn't opening the account for you. They are just facilitating you being able to open oneTerry ******
@Steve *****
how much agent cost. Sorry l new
Stuart *********
@Terry *****
Depends where you are in the country. Cheapest seems to be Pattaya. Probably circa 5k. Bangkok and Phuket probably more like 8-10k. Put a post up in a forum related to where you will actually be and see what the going rate is for there.
Terry ******
@Stuart ********
way North Pithsanulok
Ed ********
@Terry *****
4000-5000Brandon ************
That's between you and the bank. But most people have reported that the banks will not give any special preferences to a DTV holder as it's just a tourist visa. You'll likely need to use an agent to help you open one.
Stuart *********
You can open a bank account on a DTV. The hard part is finding a branch manager that will let you.
The specific documents needed will vary from branch to branch and also depend on your nationality.
Many people just find it easier to use an agent to open an account.
The specific documents needed will vary from branch to branch and also depend on your nationality.
Many people just find it easier to use an agent to open an account.
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