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What are the best alternatives for transferring money from the UK to Thailand for visa requirements?

Money Transfer Thailand Visa UK Banking Expat Finance Long Term Visa Requirements Wise Revolut XE Bangkok Bank Western Union

Oct 4, 2025

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Spencer *******

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Slightly off topic but a segment off requirements for a long term extension. I am UK based passport bank account etc. For transferring the required sums I have hit a brick wall with my bank. They do not send money to Thailand. I am looking for recommendations for a 3rd party way, any recommendations from people in the same situation would be very much appreciated

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The post discusses the challenges of transferring money from a UK bank to Thailand, specifically for long-term visa requirements. It highlights recommendations for third-party services to facilitate these transfers. The most popular suggestions include Wise and Revolut, both of which are praised for their efficiency and favorable exchange rates. Other options mentioned include XE and Western Union. The conversation also touches on issues with mainstream UK banks possibly not facilitating such transfers.

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Wise number 1

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Michael *******

Western union

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Neil *********

Wise is by far the best as everyone says. Just bear in mind if you use Bangkok bank then wise to them can take anything from literally seconds to 48 hours. Only Bangkok bank you won't have the same issue with kasikorn or scb.

If youre in the uk you can set up wise and have the debit card also. Once you've done it then any future replacement cards etc can be sent directly to Thailand no problem

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Robert *****

Xe is also a good transfer service.

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Julie **********

I use this one.

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Richard *********

Sure you are with a proper bank? The mainstream banks should all be able to transfer money. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Tim ********

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exactly 💯, all of the UK banks transfer.

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Spencer *******

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Starling does not.

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Jonnie *******

I’ve used Revolut for transferring funds from Uk to thailand for years, rates are decent and generally better than transferring direct from my Uk bank, never any issue with transferring

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Jim ********

Wise

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Robert ********

WISE

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Yo***

why did you bank in UK not send your money to Thailand????

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Spencer *******

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because it is an online bank and only sends to 34 countries Thailand as yet has not made that list

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Tim ********

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which bank?? Lloyds and Santander send from online account. I had to go into bank for the first transfer, after that online.

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Julie **********

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Starling?

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Hugh **********

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send it too Stirling bank. 🤥😜😝

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Spencer *******

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@Julie *********

yes

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Brandon ************

Wise of course. Always Wise. You'll get 99% of recommendations for Wise.

Revolut is also an option for UK.

REMINDER TO OTHERS: Referral links are considered advertising. Do not post a wise referral link.

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