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Do you receive a bank book or is it only a banking app when opening a bank account in Thailand?
When opening a bank account, do you receive a bank book or is it all on a banking App?
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When opening a bank account in Thailand, you typically receive a bank book, although some banks also offer digital options through mobile apps. Experiences vary by bank; for example, accounts at Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank provide a physical bank book, while the SCB account might not. Therefore, whether you receive a bank book may depend on the specific bank and type of account you choose.
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Chizel *******
Depends on the account you open. My Kasikorn and Bangkok Bank accounts have bank books but my SCB Account doesn't have a bank book.
Peter ********
How can you live without a bank book in Thailand? I seem to remember I had one in England about 50 years ago, but I'm not sure.
Maitin *******
Basically.... Both
Kieran *******
You get a book and then you put it in a drawer and never look at it again :)
Peter *********
@Kieran ******
need it for visa each year at immigration
Michael *******
@Peter ********
not if it’s SCB they do not provide a bank book for their Easi Pass account and I provide a copy of the account details to immig along with bank letter which has sufficed for last 3 years….
David *********
Got a physical book and app from one and only an electronic book and app from the other
Paul ********
Both and when you do something in the bank they normally ask for passport for I’d
John *********
OP@Paul *******
Thanks...I will be opening an account when I arrive in Thailand on a Type O visa 8th December.
Chuck **********
Blok and app
Ant ***********
Both
David *******
You get a book.
Stuart *********
Yes you get a bank book. All Thai bank accounts have those. Most accounts can have access to an app too.
Rudi ***********
@Stuart ********
Kasikornbank opened a bank account for me, including an ATM card, bank book and the banking app, everything was nicely arranged by a very nice bank employee.John *********
OPGreat to hear Rudi! Did you need to show any Certificate of Residence along with your passport and visa?
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