What are the best ways to close a bank account in Thailand and transfer funds to the US?

Apr 2, 2022
3 years ago
Holly ******
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Any tips on closing my bank account and sending the money to the US? I only have a credit union, so no SWIFT/IBAN code. I can't find a transfer service that will send THB to USD.
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The community discusses various methods for closing a bank account in Thailand and transferring funds to the US, particularly for users with credit unions that do not provide SWIFT codes. Suggestions include using cash for exchange, leveraging services like DeeMoney and WISE, and contacting credit unions to find possible connections through sister branches for international codes. Users share personal experiences and tips on navigating the hurdles of international money transfers.
Essie ***********
I imagine that if you ask around you can find someone interested in transferring US dollars to Baht and you two can do simultaneous transfers to avoid the bank fees. I would have loved to do this with someone when I first moved to Thailand.
Denny ********
I have used WISE
Alex ********
If you have too much trouble.....

Leave it....

I will pick it up in a few weeks

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Peter ****************
What bank you have in Thailand
@Ho***
? With my app of Kasikorn and Bangkokbank as well, there is an option to send money abroad. I used it once to the Netherlands, and the money was in my Dutch bank account after about 10 hours. Don't know if there are special things needed for sending to the US/Credit Union.
Peter ****************
Aha
@Ho***
, sry to hear. Pity....
Holly ******
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@Peter ***************
yes, you still need a swift code which a CU doesnā€™t have.
Holly ******
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@Peter ***************
kasikorn. I can try that tomorrow. Maybe I always try on the weekend when theyā€™re closed so I forgot about that! Thanks!
Carlos *********
Cash is king, exchange it.
Holly ******
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I will try that. With all the other bs you have to do to leave Iā€™m not sure Iā€™ll have time, but Iā€™ll try (super early flight that gets to the us super late, so airport services will be closed both places)
Bauke ***********
@Carlos ********
second this. Any transfer out of Thailand is difficult and expensive. Withdraw as cash, change to USD, then bring it with you is the best option. (if it's not an enormous amount)
Robert **********
Dee Money can do it, im not sure how much you can send in 1 transaction
Alex *******
I sent to CU many times w Dee Money
Holly ******
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@Alex ******
they keep asking for my Thai Id and wonā€™t let me set up an accountā€¦not sure why
Nick ************
@Holly *****
I think you get a choice yo use your passport as id for Dee money. I seem to remember having to upload the front page to register.
Av **********
Credit union do have this information. U have to call and talk to them. They have something called sister branches. Credit union are connected. U have to ask for the international codes for their head sister branch that will then be sent to u. Done this before. Unless u have some really weird credit union....but yah they told me I couldnā€™t at first either but then I went inside and found this out
Wilmont ******
I know, my Credit Union Debit and ATM cards will not work here in Thailand.
Av **********
@Wilmont *****
exactly! The reason why I left credit unions....they didnā€™t like international customers for sure.
Wilmont ******
@Av *********
Av, your right they do but donā€™t want to. You just have ti insist they do their job.
Graeme **********
Try DeeMoney
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