How can expats pay rent in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

Question

Hello, I got a few questions, and hope kind soul can assist:
1. The DTV dont allows people to have a Thai Bank account. So how do you guys pay rent year by year (assume you plan to stay 5 year). I couldn't possible hold Cash and use Cash all the time right? I don't plan to search for banks to open one and end up getting the funds locked and account closed eventually
2. What type of international banking platforms do you guys use for banking with minimal costs and fees?
3. For property rentals, in my Home Country there are property agents from proper property companies to assist in signing tenant contract agreement, but I am not sure in Thailand. There are home owners trying to market their own property, or even middle man who are not licensed property agent, can we trust them?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The post discusses the challenges expats face when trying to pay rent in Thailand without a Thai bank account due to DTV restrictions. It includes questions about payment methods, international banking platforms, and trusting property agents. The comments provide various solutions: using international banking apps like N26, Revolut, and Wise for minimal fees, paying rent in cash, and choosing properties managed by companies that accept credit cards.

Henrik ***** · Answer

Cash is king, just go to the ATM and get your cash, as every other tourist.

No need for any bankaccount.

Marianne ******** · Answer

Paying rent with Cash has always been a option for me.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

No need a thai bank account. I pay my rent with my N26 bank account. I can order things online with my N26 credit card. And I can scan QR codes and Promtpay with Moreta. I go to an ATM once a month to get some cash. That’s it.

Fleace ******** · Answer

Choose a building that has a management company that accepts credit card payments. Some owners will accept cards also if you are willing to pay or split the transaction.  Tell your rental agent to only show you apartments that has all your requirements.  It saves time.

Luit ***************** · Answer

I not pay rent, I not stay 5 years in a row, I use Wise, I use Revolut and I use cash..

For cash I do not see any problems, the only places might be some parking lots where you have to pay with promptpay.

How can expats pay rent in Thailand without a Thai bank account?

Activity

Related

Resources