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Can you open a bank account in Thailand with an R series passport?
Hi all,
After advice from Aussies who hold an R series passport.
Has anyone been able to open a bank account using an R series passport?
Kasikorn?
Thanks in advance.
After advice from Aussies who hold an R series passport.
Has anyone been able to open a bank account using an R series passport?
Kasikorn?
Thanks in advance.
Answer summary
The community discusses the feasibility of opening a bank account in Thailand with an R series passport, specifically addressing experiences with different banks like Kasikorn and Krungsri. Several members share their successful experiences, while others highlight issues related to the passport's scan-ability and local bank policies. Overall, it appears that whether one can open an account may depend more on having the proper documentation and the specific bank's policies rather than the passport series itself.
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Roger *******
make sure when you do it to get them to do your facial recognition in the kbank app at the same time ( good for when you want to change phones/ transfer limits in the future also)
John *********
OP@Roger ******
cheers, will do
Christopher **************
R OR RA ARE JUST PASSPORTS THAT IS ALL THEY ARE AND THEY PHOTO COPY YOUR PASSPORT AT THE BANK SO WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT?.
John *********
OPChristopher Hetherington no…Kasikorn bank need to manually scan the passport chip through a reader. If they can’t do this…they refuse your bank account
Ed ********
Christopher Hetherington Incorrect.
They used a portable scanner.
Also took a copy of my passport and visa .
At Bangkok Bank.
I things are changing all the time .
Don't know why they are picking on us .
Should be looking after mule 🫏 account.
They used a portable scanner.
Also took a copy of my passport and visa .
At Bangkok Bank.
I things are changing all the time .
Don't know why they are picking on us .
Should be looking after mule 🫏 account.
John *********
OPEd Miller thanks Ed, that’s what I’m talking about.
Duncan *******
Yes, with Krungsri about 12 months ago.
Stephen *******
What are you talking about? Your passport series is irrelevant to opening a bank account
Ed ********
Stephen Woods Banks are using a portable passport scanner.
I had my checked lady week.
When I did a bank withdrawal st my locally Bangkok Bank in Chiang Mai.
First time he had used one like this.
I had my checked lady week.
When I did a bank withdrawal st my locally Bangkok Bank in Chiang Mai.
First time he had used one like this.
John *********
OPStephen Woods not if the bank’s scanner cannot read newer passports
Bob **********
As long as you have the proper visa and a residence certificate should be no worries
John *********
OPBob D'Andrea what??? Thanks Bob…I don’t think you’re getting it but thanks for your contribution
Bob **********
John Ramunni someone commented they opened an account with the same passport try that
John *********
OPBob D'Andrea sorry? I’m quite understanding of relevant policies and legislation. What you’re not understanding is that you cannot make a bank open an account. I have gone to ‘all’ the banks in the town I’m in and all can’t open an account based on various local in house policies. I think that’s what you’re not understanding. Outside of my area, the banks have said you need to open an account in the town in which you have a TM30
Bob **********
John Ramunni get a new passport doesn’t take long
John *********
OPBob D'Andrea that’s not possible as they won’t open an account outside of their area
Bob **********
John Ramunni go to all the banks you can what don’t you understand
John *********
OPBob D'Andrea thanks. Which branch?
Bob **********
John Ramunni where are you ??Just go from branch to branch until they do it
John *********
OPBob D'Andrea incorrect. I have everything in order. The bank will not open an account as my RA series passport cannot be scanned by the machines they’re using.
Bob **********
John Ramunni Try a different bank
Ant ***********
John Ramunni
Mine is RA
Opened account at
Krungthai Bank in 2023
And another account last year
Mine is RA
Opened account at
Krungthai Bank in 2023
And another account last year
Stephen *******
John Ramunni Try again. I recently updated my passport which is an RA series in k bank Hua Hin without issue.
GreenPo********
What's a R series passport retired never heard of it
Rob *******
GreenPomelo3895 Just the latest issue Australian passport - different design and enhanced security. Replaces the P Passport.
Paul **********
I’m about to find out. Paperwork done.
Ant ***********
If your passport
Is valid
Within its expiry date
The R
Or
RA ( newer type )
Is irrelevant
Is valid
Within its expiry date
The R
Or
RA ( newer type )
Is irrelevant
John *********
OPAnt W Tailor incorrect. If it cannot be read by the bank’s scanner, they won’t complete the opening of an account
Phil *******
Opened one last year at central festival Pattaya
John *********
OPPhil Lewis great, I may have to travel there next week. Thanks for the info, appreciated
John *********
OPPhil Lewis cheers, R series?
Phil *******
John Ramunni yes latest style passport, they started in 22, mine was issued in 24
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