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Should you change your bank branch after moving within Thailand?
Banking in ThailandBranch ChangesExpat BankingThai BanksVisa and ImmigrationFinancial Services in Thailand
Mar 16, 2026
a month ago
Donald **********
ORIGINAL POSTERWhen someone has moved across Thailand have you gone to your bank and changed to a closer branch as your main branch?
TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation discusses the experiences of individuals regarding changing their bank branch after moving within Thailand. Many participants affirm that it is advisable to change to a bank branch closer to their new residence for convenience, as some banks may charge fees for using ATMs outside of their branch area. While some expats report being able to maintain their original accounts with ease at any branch, others find it necessary to open a new account at the local branch or travel back to their original one for specific services. Some comments also mention that banks in Thailand operate somewhat independently, which can affect how services are accessed across different branches.
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Graham ******
Many branches will not allow you to simply change your branch, they will want you to open a new account at that branch.
Peter *********
I have a Bangkok branch Kasikorn account but have lived in Pattaya for 16 years with no need to change branch. A Pattaya branch handled everything I needed including debit card
Duangpen *******
my hunband don't change because ATM, mobile bank can use for everywhere and bank branch can do same ,only ATM or on counter have to pay some fee if want take money out
John *********
Yes
Tammy **********
Yes, makes life easier 🙏
Ken *******
I was told I couldn't change Bangkok Bank to another branch but they opened a new account for me and cancelled and transfered the monies to the new account...a few years ago though.
Haim *******
Why should we do it?
Alan **********
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cause if u have issues you have to go to the branch where you opened your account. Even though banks have the same name they run independently of each otherHaim *******
Alan Lockhart 20 years ago I opened an account at the main office of BKK bank in Silom rd. I live in Pinklao. Never had to visit the main office. If I need a new passbook, I visit one of the branches across my condo and get it on spot. Once I messed up with my password and they gave me a new card. I do everything online with the application.
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John *****
As the banks operates rather "independently", yes...open another near where u live.
Tomas *********
Kasikornbank, main branch in Buriram living in Chonburi. No problem. Never heard about this. I can enter any branch and get the help I need.
Chris **********
Yes I lived in Bangkok then moved to Hau Hin . To make life easier I changed my branch.
Colin **********
Yes you need to change get a new one, or if you need any changes you may need to go back there.
James **********
Colin Chaffers my Bueng Kan Bangkok bank branch cut me a new card for my Chiang Mai branch with no trouble. But I dud have to go to Chiang Mai in person to verify my telephone last year. Wasn't a problem because I needed an excuse for a couple of weeks in CM anyway.
Graham ******
James Brashear I've done my facial recognition etc. for Kasikorn bank out of province
Colin **********
James Brashear updated
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Ian ********
Yes, as there are out of province ATM fees.
Graham ******
Ian Ramsay 15B for a 20k withdrawal so don't just withdraw 1000B as you need it or do cardless withdrawals
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