Answered5 days ago
How can I cash a landlord's check in Thailand without a bank account?
DTV holders can't open bank accounts. My landlord just returned my deposit as a check. How do I convert this into money without a Thai bank account? I'm not mailing this check to the US.
Answer summary
A DTV visa holder is struggling to cash a landlord's check due to the inability to open a Thai bank account. Suggestions from the community include cashing the check at a bank (preferably the same bank as the landlord), converting it at convenience stores like 7/11, or requesting cash directly from the landlord. Some comments express concern over the legitimacy of checks in Thailand, indicating that the experience varies among expats.
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Anonymous ******************
Superrich
EfficientD**********
Ed visa
SugarFree*********
You should not have accepted a check, and nicely told him or the agent you are only able to accept cash.
MagentaAv*********
Some bank accounts in America let you scan the check with your phone. I used to do that
Anonymous ******************
Got any trustable thai friends? He could have send the money straight to their account
Nought*******
Amazing the number of people who can't spell chequeGood example of why you might want a bank account if you are living somewhere for 5 years!
Nought*******
Amazing the number of people who can't spell cheque😂
Good example of why you might want a bank account if you are living somewhere for 5 years!
Good example of why you might want a bank account if you are living somewhere for 5 years!
Bobby ***********
NoughtyBadoof it's spelled check ya dummy
Lynn ***********
NoughtyBadoof Check is American spelling. Sure you know that.
Nought*******
Lynn ***********
NoughtyBadoof I use both American and British English but spell this word "cheque" to prevent people from getting confused with the other meaning of the word "check".
Matt **********
SugarFreeTruth2026 anonymous account verbally attacking American soldiers. Don't care about your brain dead opinion.
SugarFree*********
@Matt *********
nobody is attacking American soldiers. Just making factual statements regarding those who could possibly be stupid enough to believe the election was stolen, just because the cult leader that they follow and worship like mindless sheep, keeps telling them it was.And just to further educate you, a locked profile is no different then an anonymous posting. So you're stupid and a hypocrite. Got it. You're dismissed.
Matt **********
SugarFreeTruth2026 at least I use a real profile. Unlike you. And the election was stolen. It's crazy there's still misinformation being spread by far left crazies about the election.
Nought*******
@Matt *********
who asked your opinion?Sooner America awakes to how ridiculous they look on the world stage the better😂
You are taking Greenland, or not. And renaming the gulf of Mexico, or not. What your forces have done is start an needless war with Iran and become puppets of Putin and Russia.
Well done. No, I don't respect America soldiers. Or your democracy. Or your dictator Trump.
But thanks for asking.
Gregory ********
NoughtyBadoof it’s spelled check in the U.S. It’s just another example of Americans slaughtering English- and I are one 😆
Nought*******
@Gregory *******
I don't think we recognise America as a civilised country anymore.SugarFree*********
@Matt *********
if you're one of those fruit cakes that actually believe the election was stolen, America is definitely better off without you there!Matt **********
@Amy **********
same. I left after they stole the election in 2020. I can't trust a country with stolen elections.Gregory ********
NoughtyBadoof there’s a lot of noise for sure, but where I’m from not much is noticed. One of the most beautiful places in the world. But…
Nought*******
@Amy **********
most of the people are nice, but the state - no thanks 😂
Amy ***********
NoughtyBadoof agreed. And unfortunately I’m from there.
TheBatman**********
Do you mean that you think a US bank can cash this check in?
Greg ********
I got a Tax Rebate in Thailand by cheque. Could not put it in my account. Could not cash it. Had to open new account at bank who issued it. Got ATM card and walked outside and drew out the money. Crazy system.
TheBatman**********
Do you mean that you think a US bank can cash this check in?
Tomasz ********
TheBatman1234567890 banks do cash foreign cheques, but they usually charge a fee for foreign cheques, and i may take up to 3 months to cash it. So before you deposit foreign cheque ask your bank about fees and processing time.
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banks do cash foreign cheques, but they usually charge a fee for foreign cheques, and i may take up to 3 months to cash it. So before you deposit foreign cheque ask your bank about fees and processing time.SwiftRasp*********
Is it a Thai check if so take it to the bank that it’s issued too
Kyle *******
Tell the landlord you need baht. Not a check
Relaxing********
Ask for a cash refund , simple
Kyle *******
Tell the landlord you need baht. Not a check
Dave ********
Seriously you got a cheque he must know you dont have a bank account the scam is real
Phil ******
Why did he return your payment?
Ivan ************
@Phil *****
it's a deposit, they are meant to return it when you leave. Some actually do this.
Kate *******
@Ivan ***********
that’s a miraculous event if ever I heard one!Anonymous *************
OP@James ******
not sure what crossed cheque is but it had a stamp on it that said something similar to " only deposit into payee account" I tried to deposit the check into my GFs account and the bank said they couldn't do it. I had my landlord re-issue the check without that stamp and I think I can deposit it into my gfs account now.Phil ******
@Ivan ***********
yes I know this. I thought he was just moving in
Reed **********
Can't you scan it with your banking app
Syed *****************
One should know the boundaries. You take a cash cheque in exchange of account payee. Did you pay advance by any cheque?
PinkApr********
Go to the bank and cash it? Isn’t that how usually checks work?
Ryan ***********
Take to soi 6 Pattaya
Deslea ********
PinkApricot4609 In some places you can only cash a check by depositing it into a bank account and it goes through a multi day clearing process. OP might be used to that practice.
Anonymous *************
OPcheck cannot be deposited or cashed without an account. even from the same issuing branch.
Magenta********
@Deslea *******
supposedly if you go to the bank where the check is issued you should be able to get cash but maybe even so it might be trouble in USA? Usually a cashier's check is the safest?Lynn ***********
MagentaYuzu5267 If there is a stamp on the front page "Account Payee Only", then it shall be deposited to the bank account. If it is "Cashier Cheque", it can well be cashed.
PinkApr********
@Deslea *******
Oh I see. Good to know!
Elías ********
Can't you exchange cheques in the bank window?
Garrett ***********
Didn't even know they had checks in Thailand, and I've been here 8 years and have 2 bank accounts.
Are you sure it's real? I'd just ask them to give you cash.
Are you sure it's real? I'd just ask them to give you cash.
Anonymous *************
OP@Garrett **********
its 100% real, my landlord owns my property as a busniess and this question was partially hypothetical, I'll tell them I need cash instead of a check but I was wondering what one would do if the landlord gave a check and went no contact or something else weird happened.Lynn ***********
Anonymous participant It has to be real and you know that counterfeit cheque is a criminal offense which your landlord would not put himself in jeopardy for.
Juliette *********
Find an American friend
choose*******
What’s the problem? Just go to any big mall in bangkok and cash your landlord’s thai bank check preferably the same bank as your landlord.
Anonymous *************
OPchooserich007 its SCB and they refused to cash the check without me having an account.
Brandon ************
Anonymous participant you said it's a hypothetical question so which check did you take to the bank?
choose*******
Anonymous participant I hope the check is written for thai baht. Have you tried other SCB locations/branches? If all else fails, have your previous agent tell the owner to do cash or transfer to wise. If you know somone you trust in thai, you can also have owner transfer to that person you trust.
Gianluca ******
May you try to convert it in a
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