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Do foreign transfers through Wise show appropriately for immigration purposes with Bangkok Bank?

Nov 26, 2025
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Roberto ******
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Question for Bangkok Bank users. I am making monthly deposits of over 65.000 through Wise with the same reason “long term stay “.

Most codes show “foreign T/T” but TWO show “Dep TRF FR E-CH”. Anyone know if this still shows foreign deposit for immigration. 

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The user inquires if monthly deposits over 65,000 THB made through Wise, which show varying codes, qualify as foreign transfers for immigration purposes with Bangkok Bank. Responses clarify that some codes indicate domestic transfers, necessitating proof of foreign transfers for immigration. Users share their experiences with international transfers through Wise and other banks, noting issues and guidance on how to ensure compliance with immigration requirements.
Alexey **********
Another question: how do you plan to get a letter from Bangkok Bank if the bank does not issue letters for visa without 800.
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.000thb within last 4 months before request?
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Bangkok Bank will issue the letter on the day of request providing you agree to freeze the funds for the required period.
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thb every month only! Not 800.000 I suppose. I had same critical problem last July.
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Pranesh ********
not really knowing, but I use Wise to Kasikorn every month for the last 4 years. I get the impression that Kasikorn is a partner with Wise. The transfer is done in less than 10 sec. .... Even if I transfer to Thai business from Wise, still for a split second the Kasikorn web page shows up before getting redirected to the receiving party.
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Kasikorn bank is the destination for Wise transfers. From Kasikorn, it goes to the endpoint bank. Thai Immigration site, when you are paying for, say, Non O 90 days visa, says that they (Immigration) have authorised the Kasikorn bank for all payments.
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Erik ***********
Beside the point maybe, or maybe not: went to BB, sai 2, Chom Thian, to get my confirmation of 12 months int.l transfers. «Sorry , sir, we do not do this anymore». Went back next day to make sure I hadn’t misunderstood, which I obviously had not. Wrote a mail to head-office, very polite and reminding them of our more than 30 yrs relationship. No answer. Luckily my embassy still does the affidavits, I now use Kasikorn, the extension of permit to stay is OK, but I almost ended up skiing these holidays!
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Marianne ********
Wise has a guide on this. International Transfers a bit down on this page covers how to get this sorted if it's not registered as a international transfer.

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Raymond *********
I've had à similar problem with Kasikorn Bank. When I send money to my wife (she is thai) it shows in thai (i used google translate) as international transfer . When I transfer to mine, it says "trade finance" , not exactly international. After talking to Kasikorn, i changed the langage to Thaï , used google translate againand in thai, it says transfer from oversee. Maybe it's not the same problèm but worth à try. Stupiedcidea, call Bangkok Bank and ask them
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John **********
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trade finance is how kasikorn shows international transfers
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Raymond *********
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I know but it's not obvious
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Andreas *********
It's been working properly for me since I opened an account with Wise. First I transfer money from my house bank to my wise account, and from there the money will be sent to my account at the Bangkok Bank referred. The money is always credited to the account as an international transfer at 2 p.m. Thai time the next day.
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mine has also been done properly for eight months except for these two. August and September. Then showed foreign again October November
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Yep. There where some issues with Wise those months.

I don't need the international transfers myself but think what Pete says, is at least a solution. What I read before is, that when you look at the transfer details, you can see it went through the Kasikorn bank (Wise' local partner). So some people got some paper 🤷‍♂️ from the Kasikorn
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Nope those two payments do not apply as a foreign transfer. Those are domestic transfers, you must find the partner bank used in the foreign transfer and request proof of a foreign credit transfer to satisfy immigration requirements.
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Roberto ******
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i know that every immigration office has different requirements on different days. But I have the printout from Wise that shows the transaction numbers and date for the two deposits from my foreign account. Think that is what is needed.

Thanks Pete
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thanks. Good to know.
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I just went though this last week. On the Wise printout it showed it came in through KBank and then to BBank. I had my letter from BBank then had to go KBank and get another letter from them for Immigration. Only selected KBanks have a Foreign Transfer Desk that handles this. Once you explain and show Wise receipt they have no problem giving you the paper you need.
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John **********
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I'd be surprised if immigration accept that. Follow the instructions on the Wise FAQ "How can I get a Confirmation Letter of International Fund Transfer?"
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Jim **********
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exactly what i do. I rely on Thai banks as little as possible.
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