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How can I get a dollar bank draft in Phuket to send to the USA when local banks cannot help?

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Apr 11, 2022

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Lynnette *******

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Struggling to get dollar bank draft in phuket to send to usa. SCB cant help

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A user is experiencing difficulty obtaining a dollar bank draft in Phuket to send to the USA, mentioning that SCB (Siam Commercial Bank) cannot assist. Commenters suggest alternative money transfer services like Wise and DeeMoney, recommend trying other banks, and discuss the challenges posed by U.S. government requirements for payments. There's also mention of Pay.gov as a possible solution for making payments online.

Mick ********

the US is excrutiating to deal with payments. Very archaic system. Im used to all online banking, there its like back in the 60s.

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Lynnette *******

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Its difficult when US govt want dollar money order or cheque when you don't live there or have a US bank account.

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George *************

@Lynnette ******

I don't know if this will work but the US government has something called pay.gov:

"Pay.gov lets individuals, states and businesses make non-tax related payments to the federal government using the internet. Payments can be made to federal agencies using a U.S.-held bank account (through ACH Debit), a credit or debit card, or with a digital wallet, such as PayPal or Amazon Pay."

First, look up the US government department you wish to pay and see if they participate in gov.pay:

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Lynnette *******

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@George ************

the govt site info says they want a notarised letter and a cheque or money order. We've decided to post it to a USA relative who will forward it with the money order.

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George *************

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sounds like that's the best way.

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Lynnette *******

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@George ************

yes. Already wasted 3 weeks and a lot of money trying to get things done.

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Lynnette *******

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Think we'll send documents to usa and get someone to send a cheque.

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Lynnette *******

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Its for a US govt dept. They want a money order or bank draft

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Terry **********

Use DeeMoney

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Terence ***********

Bank drafts are as good as cash......if it gets lost , its lost .

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Henrik ****

Using a bank draft to transfer money is a cumbersome way to transfer money. You need a very solid reason not to choose a different path.

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Johan ********

Try DeeMoney.

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Steve **********

I got one in Bangkok bank in Ubon. You might want to try one of their branches in Phuket.

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Michael **************

I use wise for transfer money

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Darren *******

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can't use Wise for moving money out of Thailand

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Michael **************

I did not know that. You taught me something

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