Do I need to inform my Thai bank if I'm moving to a new province?

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Thai bank account & moving to a new province
I’ve had a DTV since earlier in the year and managed to open a bank account shortly after (wasn’t easy).

I’m planning to move to a new city and province in the next month.

I’m reluctant to inform my local branch in case it causes issues (e.g. order me to close and reopen a new account at my new local branch or even just re-review and clsoe account given my visa type)

My questions for those of you who have experience of Thai banking;

1.  Do I need to inform the branch where I opened the  account that I’m moving province?

2. If I don’t inform them are there any drawbacks or consequences to this?

For extra context; I haven’t had need to go into the local branch since opening. I have other multiyear investment products / bonds tied to the account which is win/win to keep open for both myself and the branch. Total volume going though the account is reasonably high and account is well used.

Ask Thailand · Answer

The consensus among users is that you do not need to inform your bank if you are moving to a new province in Thailand. Most commenters suggest that you can continue using your account without notifying the branch, although there may be small fees for using ATMs outside your registered province. However, maintaining updated information is recommended for significant changes like a new passport or phone number.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You only need to inform your thai banks in case you go abroad somewhere far and are planning to use your debit card to make sure they won't consider the transaction sus, otherwise just chill dude.I don't even notify them whenever they send messages to urgently update the info, as most things "urgently" here means do it in a couple of years if you so please

James ******** · Answer

BEST to keep quiet 🤐

Andrew ********* · Answer

1 No. But you probably should.

2. Charges on the ATM but its only ฿10.

3. You won't recieve mail/statements if they still send out paper ones.

Ivan ************ · Answer

I wouldn't mention it. You can use cardless ATM withdrawals through your bank app to avoid the out of province fee.

Jesper ******* · Answer

No need to inform bank about changing address ONLY inform when u have new passport or phone number...

Bob ********** · Answer

You’ll only need your home branch if you need something from your bank id leave it alone

Khun ****** · Answer

Stop thinking too much you will be fine.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I was same situation, in that my app stopped working. I didn’t want to visit branch either. I called the bank call centre. No questions asked they just walked me through the process and app working again.

Ray ***** · Answer

You don't need to inform the bank. Just carry on and you will be fine. If you use an atm you will likely be charged an out of province fee. But QR etc will all work the same with no extra charge.

Do I need to inform my Thai bank if I'm moving to a new province?

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