Answered4 years ago
Can I transfer U.S. dollars back to America without converting to Thai Baht first?
Does anyone know if there is a place I can take U.S. dollars to and have it transferred back to America without exchanging it for Baht first?
TIA
TIA
Answer summary
The user asks about transferring U.S. dollars to the U.S. without converting to Thai Baht. Comments suggest several options, including contacting currency transfer services like Dee Money, using platforms like WISE, or using a friend's account for the transfer. Additionally, some mention the possibility of opening a foreign currency account at banks like Bangkok Bank, while others advise keeping cash secure within Thailand.
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Rod **********
Yes i wanted to change brand new 100.00 Australian bank notes.
One note had a tiny nick in the corner so they rejected it
One note had a tiny nick in the corner so they rejected it
Paul ********
@Rod *********
they reject all nots that are not perfect. Even written on notes get knocked back
Janne ***********
some places does not even accept a little nick on the edge, it's out of control!
Greg ********
So something similar to this I have three practically brand new US $100 bills. I have a little tiny stamp that my bank must’ve put on it that they refused to cash. I’m wondering is there a place that isn’t as much of a stickler these are brand new bills.
Bob *******
I doubt it. All transactions have to go through the banks own countries currency to be sent abroad. You need to find a friend who is either going back or willing to do the transaction here.
Frank-Steven ***********
Although I am usually not a big fan of that organization, in your edge-case of having cash in a foreign currency that you want to wire in that foreign currency, WesternUnion might do the trick for you.
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Greg ********
@Jeremy *******
bankrupt chain
Carsten ************
You may open a foreign currency account to hold your USD. Bangkok Bank offers it and probably all others too.
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Nigel ********
Google multicurrency accounts. I think HSBC has one. You choose your currencies. Deposit in USD cash in Thailand and withdraw USD cash in the US. Not sure of their charges, but saves you on the exchange rate spreads
Jeff *********
OP@Nigel *******
thanks
Steve ********
@Nigel *******
HSBC do not operate retail in ThailandNigel ********
@Steve *******
, fair enough.
Marc ********
Probably only with an USDaccont
Jackie ***********
Keep them in a safe. I'm assuming you're in Thailand for a long stay, otherwise you would just take them back on the plane yourself. Why bother trying to send them back? Keep them in Thailand. Hard currency can only be bought at a premium in Thailand. If you travel to a neighboring country, you'll want to be exchanging dollars, not thai baht. It's always a smart idea to have a stack of benjamins stashed away in case of emergencies.
Conor **********
If Bangkok is delusional fantasy world than so be it. Pattaya is a closed off hive from the rest of the country so makes sense
Conor **********
You can literally see in my picture that what you say couldn't be further from the truth, stop projecting and focus on paying the girls with 5 figure body counts on soi 6
Jackie ***********
@Conor *********
i worked in bangkok for 3 years, but that was probably before your wife divorced you and you came to Thailand to inject steroids and study muay thai. Tell me, do your kids call her new husband "daddy" now?Conor **********
Why did you delete your comment about the rate being 36 to sell and 38 to buy? Of course low populated sex towns like Pattaya have worse rates then Bangkok. But a 1.4% mark up is more than fair, and definitely not the 5%+ you were saying is normal. So the only person wrong... is you :/
Jackie ***********
@Conor *********
here, I looked it up for you. Lucky for people who live in bangkok, I suppose. I've seen 5% spreads before, at airports especially. Superrichthailand.com
Conor **********
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The most well known currency exchange in Thailand?
Jackie ***********
@Conor *********
only in your delusional fantasy world. I've been here 15 years, first I've heard of itJackie ***********
@Conor *********
if you're certain that this tiny 6 satang spread is available, why don't you post where it is? Who is giving it? All I see is some half-assed graphic that tells me nothing, from someone who loves arguing on Facebook. Could be anything. What is headquarter?
Angelik *******
@Jackie **********
what does it mean hard currency can only be bought at a premium?Jeff *********
OP@Jackie **********
probably good advice thanks
Kool *******
You can only do it with a commercial bank account, not a business, or personal account.
Jeff *********
OP@Kool ******
thanksPaul ********
Can you not give it to someone who is here and they transfer dollars from their bank to yours?
Jeff *********
OP@Paul *******
I suppose I could but I don’t know anyone here that could do it for me.Paul ********
@Jeff ********
ok just a thought
Phil ********
Good question.
I don't think any Thai Bank will do that...
Do look into WISE
Not sure if that would work, mate-- but interested in your results.
Good luck
I don't think any Thai Bank will do that...
Do look into WISE
Not sure if that would work, mate-- but interested in your results.
Good luck
Jeff *********
OP@Phil *******
I use wise to transfer dollars to bahtPhil ********
Larry *******
@Phil *******
wise can’t send money from Thailand to US
กะลาสี *****
Contact Dee Money in BKK. Not sure if they do the USD to USD to the USA thing but they definitely do THB to USD to the USA.
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