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Can I receive my SSDI monthly disability check through direct deposit to a Thai bank account?
Will SSDI direct deposit my monthly disability check to a Thai bank acct ?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around whether Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments can be directly deposited into a bank account in Thailand. Several commenters suggest that direct deposit may not be possible when living abroad, while others mention that it might be feasible if managed through the Social Security office in the Philippines. There is also advice regarding currency exchange rates and experiences related to transferring funds internationally.
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Nolan ******
Yes
Jason ******
Give it to bar girl you can trust them.😄😄
Daniel **********
Yes
Dennis ********
the exchange rate will not be good .
Daniel **********
Dennis Phelps not true.
Kool *******
Dennis Phelps actually the exchange rate is slightly better than the TT rate at Bangkok Bank. It is a better rate than anything else.
Bob **********
If you go through the SS office in the Philippines maybe ,I know guys who's getting the regular SS check deposited I transfer mine every month using WISE
Jeffrey ************
Ask them????
Gary **********
I think not because if you live abroad you lose it ..
Todd *********
@Gary *********
you don't lose itRollo ************************
@Gary *********
That is my direct understanding from SSA too. They make it clear that Social Security Disability Insurance & Social Security Supplemental recipients MUST LIVE STATESIDE while receiving these benefits. Only regular Social Security recipients can live any place in the world that they want while receiving social security @John *******
. #followingandlearning
John ********
OP@Rollo ***********************
I found the answer which is YES ,I can continue to collect my benefits while living in Thailand ****************************************************************
Rollo ************************
@John *******
I didn’t pass along the same bad info. I passed along a direct quote from my SSA person at that time. It’s a statement of fact but in any event, I’m glad it worked out for you. It’s also why my post said following and learning 😉 cheers 🍻John ********
OP@Rollo ***********************
yeah but you try to pass along that same bad info,maybe something you should look atRollo ************************
@John *******
That’s good news John because those monsters straight told me in a very clear and nasty tone that if I moved outside the country I’d lose it! I haven’t looked back sense. SSA’s starting to sound a lot like Thai Immigration: each office makes its own rules despite what’s on the books 📚 😂 ... 🤷🏾♂️ Glad you got to keep yours though 👍John ********
OP@Gary *********
don’t think too hard you may hurt yourselfJohn ********
OPBrad Snow I found the answer which is YES ,I can continue to collect my benefits while living in Thailand
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John ********
OPBrad Snow the federal system is on point they can tell by your passport your not in the US anymore
John ********
OPBrad Snow is the link I provided accurate?
Gary **********
@John *******
ok .I did think that ..good luck with itJohn ********
OP@Gary *********
it’s still nice hearing it from people who’ve actually done it though….Gary **********
@John *******
I've not done it but I know people who have ..and some that could not .. but hope you doJohn ********
OP@Gary *********
according to this it’s only certain countries that prohibited**************************************************************************
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