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How do I successfully apply for a TrueMoney wallet in Thailand?

Sep 3, 2025
3 days ago
Colin **********
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There has been a few posts regarding TrueMoney wallet app/service. Here is my positive experience. I already have been using it with a family members ID, so I decided to apply for my own. Firstly you apply through the app. They allow you to apply for the basic level. It was simple Passport BIO. Face ID, phone no and your details. It took 24 hours and I got a sms saying I had been accepted.

You can then apply for the advanced level. You now are asked for work permit (I put retired) Non O visa ext stamp. Yellow book, or pink card or Thai driving licence. I think its only one of these but as soon as i put my yellow book in it said we will review your documents blaa blaa, 24 hours it was approved

I only use this app for 7/11 because I have bank accounts (not frozen at the mo) debit and credit cards. So this is to avoid all the Thai coins you end up with. So cant say about the other facilities.

Also I found a FB TrueMoney account and messaged them. They were really quick and answered my questions.
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The user describes their positive experience with the TrueMoney wallet app, detailing the straightforward application process using their passport and the option to upgrade to an advanced account by submitting additional documents. They share insights into using the wallet for transactions, particularly at 7-11, and mention the helpfulness of the customer service via Facebook. Comments from others express a mix of experiences, including difficulties in the application process and questions about the wallet's limitations.
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Jesper *******
Not only 7-11, I use it everywhere that accepts truemoney wallet.... restaurants , food courts and i bind it with debit card so that's no need to top up wallet
Colin **********
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@Jesper ******
cool, I have just added mine try it later.
Dan ***********
I heard a few 7-Elevens around Phuket now accept prompt pay. I rarely go to 7-Eleven because most of them don't accept it. It seems really weird to me that they don't accept it, anybody know the reason? I just go next door to Lotus or Supercheap and spend my money there.

I've tried doing the true money wallet but it never works for me scanning the passport.
Alex *******
Cash is King 👑
Frank *********
it was simple, he says 🙄
Daniel *******
I’m not the only one who finds this dystopian, right?
Koin ******
I pay everything with truemoney. Shop, night market , restaurant and even street food. Everybody merchant/vendor has prompt pay here and true money can scan prompt pay QR code . The only one who refused was a non thaï
Colin **********
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@Daniel ******
wow. I guess the Thai government are really concerned about my daily spend at
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Frank *********
@Daniel ******
and most people fall for it, because of it's proclaimed ease of use
Toni *****
Im on Advanced account, but the limit is still 50k for wallet? How do you increase it?
Colin **********
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Yes, the banking regulations have put a 50kthb transaction limit on line transactions. It came in in Junish, affects all banks
Colin **********
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Ohh yeah, 50KTHB
Colin **********
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Maybe its fixed inline with the banking apps?
Toni *****
@Colin *********
chat representative shared photo and said ; “No more than the limit set by the company under the law and financial institutions allow us.”
Toni *****
@Colin *********
aight 👍 ill ask chat tomorrow if its possible to increase that limit
Colin **********
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@Toni ****
I dont know, there is a foreigner chat in the help & support on the app, its not 24 hours, ask there.
Toni *****
@Colin *********
ill do that tomorrow. Is your limit how much may i ask?
Colin **********
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@Toni ****
i dont know? How do you find out?
Toni *****
@Colin *********
you can see it there under balance
Chizel *******
Unfortunately the foreigner scan option has an issue now
Dan ***********
@Chizel ******
I tried several times years ago and it never worked for me either.
Frank *********
@Chizel ******
of course it does
Colin **********
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@Chizel ******
when? What happened?
Chizel *******
@Colin *********
the camera does not open to scan the passport when selecting foreigner when trying to register. It works perfectly if you select Thai ID.
Bora ********
Yes I took with yellow book 👍
Peter *******
Been using it for a couple years, just for 7 Eleven
Peter *******
@Bora *******
No need for yellow book
Colin **********
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@Peter ******
no need for yellow book for basic level. But for advanced additional "thai" verification is needed. Like Yellow book
Peter *******
@Colin *********
Guys love talking about the yellow book, life changing for some
Colin **********
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@Peter ******
funny enough in the x years I've had it, its one of the first times its been useful. But with the bank changes it may well be needed. BTW I only used the book because it was first on the menu. I could have used my pink card or driving licence.
Itay *******
Been trying it multiple times and keep getting denied 😕
Derek *****
same - I’ve taken pics of my Thai drivers license several times and they reply with it can’t be read, even though it’s crystal clear. Gave up since there’s no real benefit for me yet.
Itay *******
Derek Lee I called the costumer service and it was sorted without the acceptable document 🤣

try both the chatbot on their website and calling the center.

I want it purely for the scan pay
Martin ********
Thanks for sharing this. Really useful, though for now I don’t feel I need it.
Colin **********
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@Martin *******
yeah, its marginal for me, as well as
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i can transfer money to my son at school so thats helpful.
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