What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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Hi everyone! We're finally in Thailand with our DTV, entry was really smooth no dramas at all. We printed out the e visa but they didn't even look at it :) All has been great and we've been enjoying the food and weather and of course people so far! Have had little trouble fumbling between different payment methods and never got the tagthai (as recommended by some) because cash seems to still be the way to go! We're getting mixed advise about opening a bank account and luckily for us, we secured a 6 months rental this week! Anyone has experience opening a thai bank account, if so, which bank do you recommend? Will having a rental agreement make it easier even on a dtv visa?

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user shares their positive experience of entering Thailand with a Digital Tourist Visa (DTV) and expresses enjoyment of local culture. They seek advice on opening a Thai bank account, highlighting mixed opinions on feasibility due to DTV being classified as a tourist visa. Comments indicate that opening bank accounts with this visa is generally problematic, with many suggesting alternative payment methods like QR code apps and cash while sharing experiences about using payment apps and agents.

BronzeCate********** · Answer

You can’t open a bank account on a DTV on your name in Thailand. Some used “agents” , paid quite a lot of money to open one and few months later saw their account freezes or closed.

DTV is considered as a glorified tourist visa. You are considered to be temporary in Thailand.

ThoughtfulSa************ · Answer

What document do you need to prepare after you got DTV approved ?

Sophia ************ · Answer

I just have a Wise business account 🤷🏾‍♀️

LovelyPa******** · Answer

True money is the best app, before you went to Thailand though, you should of taken as much GBP as you could so you can exchange when you get to Bangkok then you could put the money on the Truemoney app. With the DTV you can sign up to the advanced account which allows QR codes.

Emilie ******** · Answer

Regarding the rental,  did you use an app or a realtor to find your place?

Chris ********* · Answer

You don't need a Thai bank account.

LongTimeLivi************ · Answer

Search for this article "Open a Thai Bank Account with DTV Visa: The 2026 Success Guide". I posted the link but I guess links are not allowed here.

Khun ****** · Answer

Some DTVers have opened one at Krungthai.

Andrew ****** · Answer

You should check the stamp they put in your passport. You say they didn’t even look at your evisa print out. I have heard of another blight who was given a 60 day visa exempt stamp and he was told he needed to leave and reenter to get the 180 days.

John ************** · Answer

Moreta was ok at the Beginning but now has many hidden Charges they've added since it started...

IMHO you're best of just using Truemoney Wallet QR scan...

Between that Wise / Revoult & good olde Cash Monies...

😎🙏🏽

A. ************ · Answer

Even if you can find an agent that can assist in opening a bank account, it is probably best to not bother. Mainly because DTV isba tourist visa and you aren't supposed to be able to get one with a tourist visa. So even if the agent has a hookup at a local branch all it would take is someone in the corporate office to notice and close the account with no warning.

What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand with a DTV visa?

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