Answered2 years ago
How can expats with a DTV visa open a bank account in Thailand?
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KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)
- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV
TTB (megabangna)
- said no
UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)
- no
SCB (emailed, many branches)
- no
KrungThai Bank (tried many branches and emailed them)
- strongly disagree to open bank account when they see DTV
TTB (megabangna)
- said no
UOB ( emailed them, megabangna)
- no
SCB (emailed, many branches)
- no
Answer summary
Many expats face challenges when trying to open a bank account in Thailand while on a DTV visa. Several banks, including KrungThai, TTB, UOB, and SCB, have been reported to refuse account openings for individuals with a DTV visa. Users suggest that getting an agent may be a viable option, as there are differing experiences with banks like Bangkok Bank and Krungsri. Personal visits to bank branches tend to yield better results than emailing due to varying employee policies. Overall, the experiences vary significantly based on individual circumstances and the specific bank branch.
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Praew **********
If you come to hua hin ,I can organise.
Anonymous *************
OPPraew Praewpan what bank can i get?
Praew **********
ผู้มีส่วนร่วมที่ไม่ระบุตัวตน Bangkok Bank
Felix ***********
@Praewpan ******
agent, highly recommended
Jane ******
My partner managed to open a bank account quite easily with the DTV visa. If your condo/house lease is under your name you can get one
Anonymous *************
OP@Jane *****
i have condo lease , driving license.Jane ******
Anonymous participant Bangkok bank! Just need your dtv documents too
Anonymous *************
OP@Jane *****
i see Thanks. I already have Bangkok bankAnonymous *************
OP@Jane *****
what bank?
Michael *******
This agent
@M ***********
can help you in Pattaya 👍
Aditya *******
Try kasokorn and bangkok
Anonymous *************
OP@Aditya ******
I already have those banks
Andy **********
A very well known Pattaya agent, is saying they cannot open a bank account for someone under the age of 50 years old, I'm assuming they are talking about someone on a short-term visa, but I don't know all the details, this new rule was only introduced two weeks ago.
Biff *******
If you email them, they’ll likely give you the ‘safest’ response, which is no. You have to go into branches. Different branches of the same bank will give you different answers.
Anonymous *************
OP@Biff ******
thanks , I will go again when I free
Chris *******
You cannot open a bank account by email. You need to personally go to some branches
Cliff *********
Try Bangkok Bank.
They are more tourist friendly.
Go in person.
They are more tourist friendly.
Go in person.
Anonymous *************
OP@Cliff ********
thanks. I already had it
Robert ***********
I could have saved you the effort. Get an agent
Alain ***************
The thai embassy in bern told me because i am not allowed to work. What about paying rent? I should try again. Maybe one day i will.
Uwe ****
You can go to the same bank the following day and a different employee might do it for you...
Roger ***********
All possible with an agent
Alyza *****
Bangkok bank
Anonymous *************
OP@Alyza ****
i had itTomas *********
UOB only tax residents of Thailand. Their written conditions.
Stefan ******
@Tomas ********
Nope. But you need to have income in Thailand. (Work, Dividends or interest).Tomas *********
@Stefan *****
I read their terms and conditions online. But yeah, if you work in Thailand more than 6 months so you become a tax resident there.
Malcolm ********
@Tomas ********
nah I got UOB on tourist visa, show funds and they will openTomas *********
@Malcolm *******
how much money did you show them and did you bring them in a bag to show?Malcolm ********
@Tomas ********
20k not a lot at all, opened at the UOB silom branch
Marcus ********
Because officially you need to be a resident in Thailand and living here with 12 months visa to have a Thai bank account, it's the banks policy some agencies will help
Stefan ******
uob is a difficult bank, even with other visa options.
Anonymous *************
OP@Stefan *****
when they only see my passport, they already rejected. May be about my country
蓝**
Anonymous participant which country are you from?
Stefan ******
Anonymous participant uff, yeah that is a tough passport for sure.
Anonymous *************
OP@蓝**
Myanmar
David ******
Anonymer Teilnehmer WhIch one is it?
Anonymous ******************
Got mine in Bangkok with a DTV
Mitchell ********
Anonymous participant 384 what bank in Bangkok?
Elías ********
@Mitchell *******
Bangkok Bank is the bank name, I thinkAnonymous *************
OP@Mitchell *******
Go ahead Bangkok Bank Head officeMitchell ********
@Elías *******
do you remember where it was located? Have tried multiple with no luckAnonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 384 i already have this bank
Jim ***********
Use agent. Job done
Doron ********
Did you try krungsri? They are the easiest one
Anonymous *************
OP@Doron *******
i have krungsri , kbank , Bangkok bank
Aditya *******
if you dont look poor , they will open one
Sripad *********
@Aditya ******
don't spread misinformation. If you're poor you can pay an agent to do it for youAnonymous *************
OP@Aditya ******
yeah i have 3 bank accounts with Tourist Visa . I am testing for DTv visa. It is harder than tourist visa.
Rex ******
Anonymous participant which banks u open with TRviaa?
Anonymous *************
OP@Rex *****
it depends bank branches policy. I got kbank at rama9 . Krungsri at MegaBangna .Rex ******
Anonymous participant I only got Krungsri, the rest just rejected me
Anonymous *************
OP@Rex *****
Kbank , Krungsri, Bangkok Bank
Werner ************
Everyone already told you and all the others the same thing daily
Ručman ***********
You need agent!!! Contact Khim from Nomadic Butler
Anonymous *************
OP@Ručman **********
Actually, I have bank accounts . I am testing with DTV .
Alfred *****
Anonymous participant we ask if you try Krungsri bank with the DTV ..
Ručman ***********
It's a tourist visa.
Christopher *************
@Elías *******
yes, some. But I don't use them. Perhaps opening a bank account is a privilege....Christopher *************
@Kannika *********
no, I don't have that. But I was able to open bank accounts at Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank (both in Sattahip)
Kannika **********
@Christopher ************
With Thailand Elite Visa, you will get prove of resident status in Thailand to open bank accountElías ********
@Christopher ************
that one comes with "privileges", hence the name haha.Ručman ***********
@Christopher ************
under the tableChristopher *************
Ručman ***********
@Christopher ************
you used agentChristopher *************
@Ručman **********
so is the "Thai Privilege" (previously called Thai Elite) visa. But I have 2 bank accounts...Activity
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