Ask question

Can I use Western Union for long-term visa payments like Wise?

Western Union international transfer long-term visa payment money transfer financial services

Aug 6, 2024

4 months ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

Morning everyone 

Does Western Union have option to select long term visa payment the same as wise does 

needing to make sure payment comes up as international transfer 

Regards Scott

516

views

likes

all likes

replies

images

users

TLDR : Answer Summary

A user inquires if Western Union allows for long-term visa payments and if those transactions are marked as international transfers, similar to Wise. Comments reflect past experiences with Western Union's labeling of transfers, indicating issues with them not posting as international, alongside another user's interest in the topic due to concerns with Wise.

Martin *********

Did you get an answer to this question? I'm interested in using them as well since wise is so buggy lately

3 months ago

Ken ***********

@Martin ********

western union does not post as international transfer

3 months ago

Martin *********

@Ken **********

do you know who does besides Wise?

3 months ago

Ken ***********

@Martin ********

I am always trying to find other options but don't have any I would recommend. There is a Wise group on FB that also discusses other options.

3 months ago

Reply to

Ken ***********

Three years back, I was trying different financial companies for transferring funds. I did a transfer with Western Unon and it did not post as international transfer with my Thai bank.

4 months ago

Brian **********

@Ken **********

also, consistently offer very poor rates of exchange.

4 months ago

Ken ***********

@Brian *********

the Western Union exchange rate used to be awful but it has gotten better, I believe; maybe due to competition but I don't use them

4 months ago

Reply to

Ken ***********

Scotty *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Ken **********

thanks

4 months ago

Reply to

Scotty *******

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

... members · 60% approval rate

The Thai Visa Advice And Everything Else group allows for a broad range of discussions on life in Thailand, beyond just visa inquiries.

Join the Group

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

View the Conversation

Thai Visa Advice and Everything Else

How can I ensure my Wise fund transfers are tagged as international for visa extensions in Thailand?

31 comments

2 months ago

What alternatives can I use for transferring money to Thailand after Wise removed the long-term stay option?

111 comments

2 months ago

What should I do if Wise no longer shows 'Funds for long term stay' for international transfers to Thailand?

13 comments

2 months ago

Do funds for a retirement visa in Thailand still need to come from overseas, and how should they be transferred via Wise?

17 comments

2 months ago

Why is Wise taking longer for my long-term stay transfers to Thailand?

76 comments

3 months ago

How can I ensure my money transfers from the UK show as Foreign Telegraphic Transfers in my SCB account for my Long Stay Marriage Visa in Thailand?

93 comments

9 months ago

Is using Wise for my 800,000 THB transfer considered an international transfer for the Non-O (Retirement) visa?

51 comments

a year ago

Has anyone successfully used Wise for transferring funds for a condo purchase in Thailand?

36 comments

a year ago

What are the best practices for sending funds to Thailand for visa purposes, especially regarding WISE?

13 comments

a year ago

Can I use Wise for international transfers to purchase a condo in Thailand?

13 comments

a year ago

Is Wise acceptable for transferring funds for the 65k monthly income method on a Non O visa in Thailand?

16 comments

a year ago

Do money transfers from a US Bank using WISE show as domestic or foreign transfers into a Thai bank account?

38 comments

2 years ago

Can I use Wise to transfer money to my Thai bank account for the 40K monthly income visa method?

11 comments

2 years ago

How can I make sure my Wise transfer to Thailand appears as an international transfer for immigration purposes?

38 comments

3 years ago

Will my Wise transfers affect my yearly extension due to being marked as transfers from other accounts?

9 comments

3 years ago

How can I ensure my Wise app transfers meet Thai immigration requirements for a retirement visa renewal?

50 comments

3 years ago

How does Wise work for international transfers to Thailand, and will it be accepted for the NON-O visa requirements?

36 comments

3 years ago

What is the fastest way to send money from the UK to Thailand, Western Union or TransferWise?

57 comments

4 years ago

What Are the Issues with Using TransferWise for International Transfers Regarding Thai Visa Applications?

1 comments

5 years ago

What Should I Know About Transferwise Transfers and Their Acceptance in Thailand?

9 comments

5 years ago

What are the implications of transferring money to Thailand labeled as 'Long Stay'?

0 comments

5 years ago

What does the TransferWise option for complying with Thailand immigration requirements actually mean?

136 comments

5 years ago

What are the challenges of using TransferWise for international transfers to Thailand regarding immigration requirements?

20 comments

5 years ago

What are the potential issues with using Transferwise for international transfers in relation to visa extensions in Thailand?

0 comments

5 years ago

Which bank transfer services are acceptable for confirming income from abroad for Thai visa applications?

0 comments

6 years ago

Data protection policy Terms and conditions Disclaimer Privacy policy Refund policy

The asq:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.