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What are the best ways to wire funds to a UOB account for health insurance payments in Thailand?
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May 22, 2025
a year ago
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTERI currently reside in the US and I finally secured health insurance to meet the visa requirements.
I know this sounds like an idiotic question but I’m going to ask anyway. What is the easiest way to wire funds directly to the insurance company’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) account?
I have attempted to use Western Union, Wise, and even looked into international wires on my credit union website with no success.
Wise doesn’t list UOB. Western Union errors out citing the need for a BIC/Swift code. And I didn’t see the option to wire funds internationally for any of my 4 credit unions. Its late so Im sure I am overlooking something.
Any suggestions? TIA
I know this sounds like an idiotic question but I’m going to ask anyway. What is the easiest way to wire funds directly to the insurance company’s United Overseas Bank (UOB) account?
I have attempted to use Western Union, Wise, and even looked into international wires on my credit union website with no success.
Wise doesn’t list UOB. Western Union errors out citing the need for a BIC/Swift code. And I didn’t see the option to wire funds internationally for any of my 4 credit unions. Its late so Im sure I am overlooking something.
Any suggestions? TIA
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user is seeking advice on the best method to wire funds to their health insurance provider's account at United Overseas Bank (UOB) in Thailand. They have faced difficulties using services like Western Union and Wise. Comments suggest various solutions such as using Wise if the provider has an account there, recommending direct contact with the insurance company for payment options, and highlighting the need for the correct SWIFT code for bank transfers.
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Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTERThanks everyone for your helpful responses.
John **********
Get the swift code for uob and use that
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
I requested the code and attempted Western Union again. Western Union gives me the swift alert error but there is no field to include the swift code. Nonsensical to me! I will reach out to them and inquire about a link for credit card payment.Kool *******
@Felicia *****
you do a SWIFT transfer from your bank, not through Western Union, or any other service like Wise.Reply to
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Linda ***********
Yes, my insurance company sent me exact instructions on how to transfer from USA (swift code etc) and link to directions to transfer from your credit card.
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Linda **********
this is what I wud have expected. Thanks, this post has confirmed that there are other options to pay.Linda ***********
@Felicia *****
I had to email several addresses before getting all info needed. I had to ask for specific country bank being used for transfer and insurance company bank transfer... name, account #, swift code etc.Reply to
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Gerg **********
My insurance company (AXA) sent me an email with a link to where I could input my credit card information and pay that way.
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gerg *********
this makes sense. I’ll ask them about this option. Thank you for letting me know this was possible.Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTERA huge thank you! I inquired about this option and they were able to accommodate me and provide a link for credit card payment.
Gerg **********
@Felicia *****
That’s great! Glad I could help!Reply to
Gerg **********
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Stan **********
Would it not be best to actually contact that company and say about trying to wire funds to them, I am sure they will sort it out for you!!
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stan *********
yes, I did. They gave me a different bank but i’m having the same problem so I thought I was missing something.Reply to
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Bruce ********
Get them to open a Wise account and then you can send to the account.
Mark *********
I use wise to send money to my bank account in Thailand from my bank account in US
Felicia ******
ORIGINAL POSTER@Mark ********
I downloaded Wise hoping I cud use it. Neither of their banks are appear in the wise app. After reading the feedback here. I have reached out to them for resolution.Reply to
Felicia ******
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