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How can I transfer money from my Krungsri FCD account to my THB account now that the rules have changed?
I have a banking problem and would like to ask if anyone can give me guidance. Today my Krungsri branch in Pranburi told me that from October 1st on foreigners are not allowed to transfer money from their Krungsri FCD (Foreign Currency Deposit, mine is in Euro) account to their Krungsri THB account. They told me to withdraw Baht from Krungsri ATMs with FCD service ( in Pranburi there's only one) and then pay them into my THB account which of course is suboptimal. Anybody knows a way around this? Will other banks still allow FCD to BTH transfers? Any ideas would be sincerely appreciated.
Answer summary
A user is facing a banking issue where Krungsri has restricted money transfers from Foreign Currency Deposit (FCD) accounts to Thai Baht accounts starting from October 1st. They are looking for alternative solutions. Commenters suggest options like using transferring services such as Wise or opening accounts with other banks, including Bangkok Bank, which reportedly has fewer restrictions. The conversation also touches on the broader context of changes in banking practices in Thailand.
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Alan **********
You could open a revolut account and add thb acc (multi currency) i have several in oneand transfer between them
Michael ******
OP@Al**
Thank you, that seems to be an option.
Mark ********
I just sent $500 from Citi bank in America to Krungsri bank with Wise. It Took 20 seconds and the money is in my account. So no problems so far.
Michael ******
OP@Mark *******
Problems are only with FCD accounts and will start on October 1st.
มาริโอ *******
The best thing for the time being is to withdraw TBH from any krungsri atm (30.000 is the limit) then either keep the cash or deposit them in any bank. Until things settle down . My Thai wife told me not to leave money in the bank. Thai people are all withdrawning cash as seen on fb.
Robin *******
I use wise, to transfer £1000 to my Thai bank account cost £7.06
Helen *****************
Welcome to the the goalpost change in the far east! In theory a great place to rest your hat, but on a whim the rules change and you will be jumping through hoops to platitude their changes! Consider the Philippians Islands
Rob **********
Bangkok bank certainly does, have been using their system for over 25 years.
Derek *****
Can you have your pension paid to an AUD account in Wise? Then send to your THB account, though I’ve heard sending to Krungsri might be limited to 50k per transaction (but can send multiple times) — I might be mistaken about the limit
Michael ******
OP@De***
Sorry, but I'm Austrian. Anyway, thanks for your time and your thorough research. Austrian bureaucracy is horrible and doesn't leave me a way out of my dilemma. Thanks a lot and all the best.Derek *****
Aha - let’s throw another shrimp on the barbie! LOL
Wayne *********
@Derek ****
I believe he’s from Austria not Australia 😂
Mary *********
Open an account with another bank (not BB).
Giuseppe **********
Difficolt to answer to your issue, they areaking life difficolt. If I understood your point, I advice you to open account in thai baht , so you can transferring .
Michael ******
OPSorry if my post is confusing. I have a Baht account, they just won't have foreigners transfer into it from the FCD. I've been Krungsri customer for nearly ten years and until now everything worked well (just the usual temporary glitches but no serious problems).
Billy ********
@Michael *****
Krungsri will. not let me transfer to my bank account from Wise or Xe anymore. They will only accept bank to bank transfers
Sean **********
@Billy *******
strange, I transferred Wise to Krungsri a few days agoBilly ********
@Michael *****
CheersMichael ******
OP@Bi***
It certainly would. But could you trust other Thai banks? They are all controlled by the "deep state" (sorry, can't define it more exactly because of the defamation laws). Best idea would be to leave your money in your home country.Billy ********
@Michael *****
So would it be wise to draw the money out of KrungsriMichael ******
OP@Bi***
Sorry to hear that. I think that's only the beginning. Unfortunately it's usual in Thailand to deny any responsibility and blame the foreigners. By the way, Krungsri's Japanese parent company MUFG is in trouble and the Thai NPLs won't help.Giuseppe **********
@Michael *****
, ok. You just change money somewhere and put it to you account. Nothing to do with them , believe meGiuseppe **********
@Kim ********
, why? Can't transferring can't withdraw, the bank own his money. If was me I will immediately close account
Kim *********
@Giuseppe *********
he clearly said he can not withdraw from that accountGiuseppe **********
@Kim ********
, he can withdraw what necessary needs to open an account in thai baht. Then can send money ...Kim *********
@Giuseppe *********
he can't change the money - you don't get it.
Steve *********
have you tried Wise? I use Wise as a 'middle-man' between accounts.
Michael ******
OPUpdate: Krungsri hotline just told me that " only Thais will be allowed to transfer from their FCD accounts".
Michael ******
OP@St***
The problem is that my Austrian pension insurance insists on transferring my pension directly to my country of residence according to Austrian law.
Alan *****
@Michael *****
you must lose a lot of money with the exchange rateMichael ******
OP@Al**
No I don't. That's why I have the FCD account in Euro where I get my pension in Euros. From FCD I can exchange Baht whenever the rates seem good. It certainly beats a bulk transfer of Euro 2,000 in BTH at the beginning of every month.Activity
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