Can I use my Philippine bank account in Thailand while on a tourist visa?

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I understand that someone on a tourist visa can’t open a bank account here. It’s the same as the Philippines.

Is there any problem using my Philippine bank account here?

Also, in order to access my USA pension, I will have to fly to the Philippines and make a transfer from one bank account to another. Crazy.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The conversation revolves around the banking options available to an expat in Thailand, particularly focusing on the limitations of using a foreign bank account (specifically from the Philippines) while on a tourist visa. Users discuss the inability to open a local bank account as a tourist, confirm that a Philippine bank account can be used for ATM withdrawals albeit with fees, and suggest alternatives such as online money transfer services (like Wise or Schwab Bank). The discussion also touches on issues related to accessing pensions from the USA and makes mention of typical touristic financial practices in Thailand.

Nongnuch ******** · Answer

Get your pension transferred to a SCHWAB USA bank account, and just use a SCHWAB Bank Visacard to withdraw at an ATM. Schwab even reimburses the 250 Baht ATM fee in Thailand

Peter ********** · Answer

What happened to the due diligence before travelling to Thailand?

Just noted you are from USA, that explains it.

Robert ********* · Answer

Online banking is not available to you?

Robert ********* · Answer

It’s the same as any country ie one needs to be a resident to have a bank account. KYC regulations etc

Graham ****** · Answer

"Is there any problem using my Philippine bank account here" - you cannot use for Immigration purposes (proof of funds for visas & extensions) but can be used for ATM withdrawals for a fee.

Peter ********* · Answer

You can do it by

Mail

To the us embassy in Manila.

Send form SSA-1199-OP107

To:

US Embassy Federal Benefits Unit

1201 Roxas Blvd

Ermita, Manila,

Philippines 0930

I used Bangkok bank and they gave me all the forms which they signed

I did it 2 months ago

CoolBun******* · Answer

As a ‘tourist’ there is no reason for you to need a bank account.

As a ‘Tourist’ to Thailand, just bring enough THB with you from Philippines, or exchange your pesos in Thailand.

John ********** · Answer

Are you asking if a Philippines ATM card will work in Thailand? If not why would you think a bank account in the Philippines could be used in Thailand?

Graeme ******* · Answer

Why not use Wise do it all on your phone  if eyesight ok or like me do on laptop. When you say Philippines  bank acc do you mean go to a ATM here in Thailand.

Ant *********** · Answer

Where do you live long term ?

Mark ********* · Answer

why don't you direct deposit to a USA Bank then use wise to transfer funds to your Asean bank?

Can I use my Philippine bank account in Thailand while on a tourist visa?

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