How much do agencies charge for opening a bank account in Thailand?

Oct 16, 2023
a year ago
Dennis *******
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Hello

Any idea how much a agency charges to open up a bank account?

Thanks πŸ™
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The cost of using an agency to open a bank account in Thailand varies widely, typically ranging from 5,000 to 30,000 baht depending on the agency and whether the service is bundled with a visa application. Many agencies have discontinued providing bank account-only services. An example from a user mentioned paying 5,900 baht as part of a package costing around 22,000 baht, while others have independently opened accounts for 5,000 to 6,000 baht, typically requiring a tourist visa and supporting documents.
Marc ********
Just go to Bangkok Bank and accept the insurance for 5900b
Rob **********
You can do it yourself for nothing, a lot of people do, what visa do you have.
Joshua *********
6k I done mine last December
Stephen ************
@Joshua ********
Must have come down as the same agent only changed me 5000 baht and they even deposited 500 baht to open the account πŸ‘
Joshua *********
@Stephen ***********
aye mate was same for me but I but 1000 instead of 500
David *******
Are you serious! Go to the Bangkok Bank and they will tell you what documentation you require!
Stephen ************
@David ******
Bangkok Bank requires you to have a Non O visa anything else they will not entertain you
David *******
@Stephen ***********
Noted Stephen, thanks πŸ™
Gregor **********
@David ******
It is not as easy as you think. Better use an agent. In Pattaya the agency of
@Stefan *******
costs 5000.- THB, he will open a bank account at the Bangkok Bank for you within 2 days
Manfred **********
5k
Colin ***************
Do it yourself. Easy. S C B
Michael ********
Yellow bank with Tourists visa

Proof of residence

Passport

Done
Jorge *****
@Michael *******
tourist dont have residence
Michael ********
@Jorge ****
proof of address
Kim *********
@Jorge ****
yes they do if you check in somewhere - tm30 - if you are a backpacker and sleep in "the wild" then no
Robert ***********
@Jorge ****
Some do. 😁
Wyn **********
Be your own agent easy save the money for a lot of beers.
Sean ********
Wow that's great to hear will try next month when I arrive Jomtien.

Cheers thanks
Stephen ************
@Sean *******
You also get from the bank at the same visit a ATM card and a Bangkok Bank account book

They (Tik Tok agency) even paid 500 baht into my account when it was opened so I give it back to the girls in the office as a tip for the excellent service from the staff πŸ‘
Sean ********
@Stephen ***********
Thanks so much for the information I really need to open a bank account tryed last time was unsuccessful.

Thanks again Tik Tok is the way to go.
Stephen ************
Easy to open a bank account at Bangkok Bank with Tik Tok agency in Jomtien I did it on Friday last week

Requirement:

Minimum 60 day tourist visa

Thai Telephone ( Thai SIM card) usually purchased at the Airport on arrival

Your Home Country driver license

2 photos

5,000 baht

Done and dusted in less than 15 minutes and Tik Tok agency will do all the photo coping for you

Don’t believe the armchair scaremongers πŸ‘
Richard ******
5k
Ed ********
@Richard *****
where is it please
Richard ******
@Ed *******
That's the average
Tim *********
I was asked 5,900, so in line with what others have said, but as part of a package that was about 22,000
Phil ******
Try this gentleman

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Jim ***********
Bangkok Bank take out insurance do urself. Around 6000 I think
Andy *******
4-6K
Colin ********
Very difficult now they clamping down
Carsten ************
@Colin *******
clamping down what?
Euan ********
@Colin *******
lol. They've been clamping down since I first came here 28 years ago.

Must be BIG clamps
Roberto *********
@Euan *******
New bank reporting rules introduced in April this year has been a very big clamp. Over the years I've had about six different accounts, never been a problem. A couple of months ago I wanted to move my branch to another branch (both within Bangkok), but caused too many issues so I just left it as it was. Certainly not as easy as it used to be
Brandon ************
Usually around 5000 baht. But some agencies have stopped offering bank account only services and will only offer to open a bank account if you also use them for your visa or extension. Then it can be anywhere from 16-30k
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