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What are the best money transfer services for sending money to Thailand?

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Jan 28, 2021

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Jonathan *******

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Can anyone recommend money transfer sites, I have never had to jump so many hoops before western union try set up an account with them, don't bother they don't want your money...

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The conversation discusses various money transfer services recommended for sending money to Thailand. Users predominantly favor TransferWise for its competitive rates and upfront pricing compared to Western Union, which received criticism for hidden charges. Other mentioned services include Xendpay, Azimo, WorldRemit, and DeeMoney, with each having its pros and cons. The overall consensus is that TransferWise is one of the best options for both ease of use and cost-effectiveness.

Terary **********

I have used transferwise - as do many on this site. I have a local bank account as well as one in my home country.

You believe local bank account is required. They're easy to get but you may have to go to a couple of branches to find the right branch manager (who decides if they will give you an account).

Transferwise is reliable(ish) Sometimes money arrives in seconds, sometimes in days, usually seconds. But they will tell you at the time of transfer so it's not a mystery

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Anton **************

Transferwise is one of the best 1s for sure. But it’s impossible to pick an absolute winner without knowing the details. Like where you need 2 wire the funds and how you are going to pay. Is is a transfer to TH or from TH etc

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Mihai ********

Best way to transfer money to Thailand is transfergo

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Mihai ********

Transfergo

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Arron *********

Transferwise

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Carl **************

TransferWise is easy and cheap once you get it set up

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Phil **********

TransferWise

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Vincent ********

Transferwise or Moneygram

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Terry ********

Hello Jonathan. Transferwise also have a generous referral scheme so if you sign up with them using this link you will get your 1st transfer free:

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Stan *******

Always Transferwise

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Jennifer ********

Transferwise is great

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Kame ****

Transferwise

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Maxy ******

Money grams

Or Walmart racks $1000.00 only $8 .00 fee

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Mike ********

TRANSFERWISE

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Leon ******

Torfx

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Christine ******

Transferwise for incoming. DeeMoney for outgoing. Sometimes PayPal.

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Max *******

What country do you wish to transfer from

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Terry ********

I use moneygram very happy with it and easy.

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John-Paul ******

Transferwise.

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Roger *******

Transferwise, definatly the best, cheapest and easiest way to transfer money

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Wayne ********

Try your bank

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Martin *******

World remit

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Chadaporn **************

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Sharn *************

Transferwise every time 👍

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Bob *******

Transfer wise for me too. Simple and cheap.

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Ronald *********

Transferwise

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Baz ******

Transfer wise are very good. I've used them for 6 years. Good rates too

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Sree *******

I use TransferWise App on my phone. It’s quick and safe and possibly save on charges

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Adriana ********

With western union what you can do is set up the transfer on the Thai western union website and bring in the money at the location. That way I saved about 1000 baht

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Bernie ********

Transfer wise 👍

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Michael **************

I use TransferWise never a problem and always good rates

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Diezzy ******

@Michael *************

not good rate thé best rate 🤣🤣🤣

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Diezzy ******

Please guys dont give wrong information and bé careful about the hide charge on thé rate of other company thé best IS transferwise for send bank account to bank account. Western Union moneygram and all other followers company IS the way only for send bank to cash , CB to cash or cash to cash 🙏😎

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Brian *****************

I have used TransferWise both as a debit card and for transferring money. Every time I needed assistance it was quick and efficient.

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Gordon *******

Western Union, no problems at all and good rates, similar to Transferwise

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Ivan ************

1.5B is a huge difference over time if you are sending all your money that way, would be £1,000 in fees over a year if you sent £25,000.

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Gordon *******

Just checked its about 1½ baht less than Transferwise.

Sending £100-150 it's not a great deal. Not enough to worry myself about.

I'll consider Transfewise in future.

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Diezzy ******

sorry but you mistake check thé rate they hide charge on this they dont use thé official rate western Union IS thé most expansive transfér company

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Gordon *******

I'll check it out

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Brian ********

stick with TransferWise WU exchange rate is poor

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Nigel ********

Remitly

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James *******

topcashback.co.uk then use azimo or moneygram for best overall fee,

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Robert *******

Azimo sets the 2021 standard, instantaneous transfers from the UK to Thailand for a set fee of 0

99pence

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Diezzy ******

for you understand bé careful about transfér company they all use this style for hide charge in thé rate

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Robert *******

Instantaneous

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Robert *******

And wait 24-72 hours for the transfer

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Diezzy ******

With transférwise you pay 1466 GBP pour for

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baht so you save like 10 pound with them 😅

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Diezzy ******

So for true if you are not New customers you will pay 1477.50 GBP for

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baht (

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.65+1.49)

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Diezzy ******

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Diezzy ******

Robert Smith be careful not to fool you he doesn't use the real official exchange rate as transferwise which incurs hidden charges. It is only interesting for the first 2 free transfer

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Richard *****

you use a few dont you

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Tomas **********

I use WU and it has worked without any problems for years now.

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Della ********

World remit,very good.

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Martin **********

Rate is not best....

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Justin *********

Transferwise

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Mally *******

Xenpay,used Them for a few years with no problems,good rates and cheap to send

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Dominic ************

Transferwise

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John ****

I’ve used transferwise a couple times. There’s one bank they use that I didn’t like. It worked out

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Jonathan *******

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Thanks guys for your help and recommendations, I try transferring some money tomorrow, hopefully without any hitches....!

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Diezzy ******

I confirm transferwise the best ever

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Garrett ***********

Transferwise is the standard in Transferring money from the West to Thailand. Very good rates (better than WU) and upfront pricing.

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Chester ********

Been using for 12months now....any currency, fast and awesome

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Kåre ********

I use transfer wise, also got their mastercard. Not tried it out yet, worth a look.

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Garrett ***********

I love transferwise, their debit card is a miss in my opinion. After $200 a month they charge you for using the debit card.

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Ivan ************

@Garrett **********

note this charge is for ATM use only. No charge on use of the debit card as a card to buy things. Schwab is still a better card for Americans, for ATM use, TW isn't great for ATM. Fine as a debit card though.

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Kåre ********

@Garrett **********

yes, but can use when travelling. On airports around

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Diezzy ******

@Garrett **********

yes thé débit card not good but for bank transfér IS the best

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Garrett ***********

I mean, you can use any debit or credit card when traveling lol.

For Southeast Asia though (Thailand, Vietnam) transferwise does not support baht and VND bank accounts so you can't withdraw baht from your transferwise debit card. If you're withdrawing from an ATM, they still hit you with the withdraw fees.

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Diezzy ******

@Garrett **********

with m'y French bank IS full free 0 charges all thé year in home and when im Travel inoay only about ATM local charges outisde europe but free of charges If i use my CB to pay something. The best bank ever in the World she Never take nothing from me in 3 years and also she make me win like 2000 euros with sponsoring 😅😍

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@Garrett **********

aah yes s IS true sorry i mistake you speak about the thaï fee on ATM this need to pay already if WE dont have thaï bank.

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Liv ******

WAY better rates than WU.

Those f*ckers literally take 10% of your money

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