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How can I open a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?

JoyfulSun**********
asked Jun 26, 2026
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Do anyone know how to open bank accounts with DTV visa? Still rejecting? We need bank account right? I can’t think why they don’t allow us to open bank accounts. Even though it’s DTV visa.
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Many expats are facing difficulties opening bank accounts in Thailand while holding a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa). Most banks do not allow DTV holders to open accounts due to regulations by the Bank of Thailand, which restricts bank account access for individuals on tourist visas. Although some alternatives like Wise accounts exist, they may not meet all needs. Users of the DTV visa often express frustration over the inability to leverage a long-term visa for basic banking services.
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Bahri ****************
Bahri ****************
kendı ulkende gostereceksın zaten o banka hesabını dtv sahıbı olsanda taylandda banka hesabı acamassın
Voss *****
Voss *****
The real reason is not that BOT said no DTV or tourist can have accounts it was that strong passport holders were used as mules. And Thailand wants to join OECD.
Dany ********
Dany ********
No you do not need a bank account
Articulate**********
Articulate**********
My agent can help you but he is not cheap
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Another one that didnt do the proper research
Breathtaki***********
Breathtaki***********
Deep Pocket app. Works with businesses and personal QR codes.
Anthony *********
Anthony *********
TAGTHAi app is the best option 👌🏽
Lee-Ann *******
Lee-Ann *******
Claire ********
Claire ********
🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
EfficientD**********
EfficientD**********
Ed
Exhilaratin************
Exhilaratin************
They are clearly giving DTV to the wrong people 🙄
Syed *****************
Syed *****************
Illegal
Metodi **************
Metodi **************
Are tourist allowed to open a bank account in your country?
Nought*******
Nought*******
Like the actual visa itself it is silly.

It's a tourist visa for a cooking class which actually last months, is made to last 9 months and the visa last 60 months 🤣

You can work in Thailand, but only if you already work elsewhere 🤣

But you don't need to work in Thailand, the check is that you worked elsewhere, then you can rock up and not bother.

Or you can pay to do boxing and never attended 🤣

And you might get asked if you know what DTV is by the border dude. I mean, does anyone 🤣

And you must carry enough money for one night out on London in cash. Presumably because you can't have a bank account for 60 months 🤣

Whoever designed the visa did a really bad job.
EfficientD**********
EfficientD**********
NoughtyBadoof pay for 180d visit
Nought*******
Nought*******
EfficientDolphin9930 how does that help if you want to stay 5 years?

Or did you just think you would try making an arsy comment and it made you sound a bit petty?
Christer *****
Christer *****
Banks are required to prevent financial crimes. They have stepped up in many countries. It's normal that you can't open an account as a tourist
John **********
John **********
They don't allow you to open a bank account because the Bank of Thailand dictated that people on tourism entries should not be able to open a bank account, and the DTV is a tourist visa
Marcopolo ******
Marcopolo ******
I think that with the yellow book it's possible if you have one of course, I never tried but I was told that it was possible?
GrayWal********
GrayWal********
Of course they are still rejecting🙄
AuthenticS***********
AuthenticS***********
This record seems to go on repeat everyday
Ivo *****
Ivo *****
AuthenticSquirrel4164 Why do you need an account in Thailand? Wanna become tax resident and be responsible for the local bank regulation?
Chris ******
Chris ******
You don’t need a Thai bank account but yes it would make life simpler. Unless you change Visa types or get lucky at a bank HQ you won’t be allowed to ever open a Thai bank account. Bangkok Bank would have to change the rules allowing tourist visa to qualify for opening accounts.
Robert *******
Robert *******
Best option to open a bank account is in home countr, the country that issued you a passport.

DTV is a short term visa and Thai banks decided not to allow these short term visitor a bank account.
DTV ******
DTV ******
Stand in front of a mirror, say the words "bank account" five times in Thai, spin in a circle two times, drink six Changs, and at the end of that, you still won't have a bank account, but at least you'll have had more fun than trying to do an impossible task!
GrayPa*******
GrayPa*******
We bank with Wise and have a QR code with moreta pay, works great
Luc ************
Luc ************
Not again 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Get a bank account in your home country that reimburses all ATM fees.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Change visa or leave
One ****************
One ****************
Because DTV is stil a touristic visa and is not allowed for tourist visa to open bank
Stephen **********
Stephen **********
@One ***************
I believe the OP understands the technical reasons and the comment was more in disbelief that the government could give a lengthy visa but then the holder can't have access to local banks for day to day transactions.
Roger *************
Roger *************
Just open a Wise account. Simple and practical and you can use other currencies too. If I want to avoid the ATM fee or pay QR codes I just transfer to my girlfriend and she withdraws or pays for me.
Wolf****
Wolf****
@Roger ************
i have a wise account and card. Does it have a limit you can get out at the atm? I have yet to try the card
CharmingG**********
CharmingG**********
Wolf7247 im from Australia and our fee on wise is 400 dollars a month free withdrawal. So basically nothing then it goes on a heavy percentage. And your still getting charged the 250 bhat from thai banks . Wise is good for exchange rates and moving money to other banks

No good for atm card Really. It does have qr scanner now so thats really good .You need a thai friend you can trust and give them 100bhat every time your transfers large amounts. 😉
Wolf****
Wolf****
CharmingGiraffe9403 well i did just that today, instead of using ATM I sent her the money and got it from her account. I should have tried that along time ago lol.
Markus ********
Markus ********
@Roger ************
If you avoid the ATM fee by transferring money via Wise, you replace it with the Wise fee. 😁
Artur *********
Artur *********
Forget
Elías ********
Elías ********
Not allowed (fact) nor needed (my opinion)
Christian *******
Christian *******
@Elías *******
I find a bank account very useful. Recently I stayed in a hotel that does not accept cash.
Elías ********
Elías ********
@Christian ******
nobody uses cash in Thailand. That's why you use cards or TrueMoney (the app for QR payments) if you want to go local. With TrueMoney you can not only pay trhu QR codes but also make transfers to regular Thai bank accounts.
Christian *******
Christian *******
@Elías *******
I am in Thailand and I use cash most of the time. Most people I know use cash.
Chris **********
Chris **********
@Elías *******
agree 🙏

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