Answereda year ago
What are the consequences if I can't link my bank account to my phone number by the deadline in Thailand?
Hi. As you may know, the Thai government has introduced a regulation requiring that every bank account must be linked to a phone number registered under the account holder’s name. From what I’ve read, the deadline is today. Unfortunately, I won’t make it in time because it can’t be done online and you have to go to a branch. Does anyone know what the consequences will be?
Answer summary
The Thai government has mandated that bank accounts must be linked to a phone number registered under the account holder's name. If you fail to meet the deadline, you won't be able to access your mobile banking app, but you can still use your ATM card for transactions. If your phone number is not registered under your name, it's advisable to update it as soon as possible at your service provider, and subsequently at the bank. It's worth noting that accounts may not be immediately suspended; banks are expected to begin suspending non-compliant accounts only in June, giving some leeway to those in the process of updating their details.
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Mma *******
Is there any Intel emmerging? Anyone been cut off from there banking App?
Martin *********
I went to Bangkok Bank today and showed them my name on the AIS app and they said that was good enough to prove to them that the phone number was in my name. All I did was edit the myAIS cutomer page to show my name and phone number and It matched my passport name.
Bill **********
I think this only applies if you have online banking .I was in Bangkok bank to get a new passbook recently and the clerk never asked about my phone number .But I don't use online banking .
Colin ********
If your bank have, NOT contacted you you're ok
YT ********************
OP@Colin *******
not really, bank no need to contact youColin ********
@YT *******************
according to all the news articles, I've read they doColin ********
The apps won't be blocked until then as they have a million + to process
Colin ********
The deadline is June
YT ********************
OP@Colin *******
May. Officially April but in May they will start suspending accounts.
Kevin ******
Prasert clarified Sunday that customers whose mobile banking username doesn't match their SIM card owner details, but who haven't received a notification, can continue using their accounts as normal for now.
YT ********************
OP@Kevin *****
what notification because main notification received everyone. It was on banner when you open app.Kevin ******
AMLO, via the Thai Bankers' Association and the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), will coordinate the data transfer and verification process, with banks expected to begin suspending non-compliant accounts in June.
Divya **********
I purchased my sim at the Bangkok airport from a AIS booth. At that time, they took my passport to scan and made a photocopy, and gave me the sim. Is this sim considered to be under my name? Or do I need to do something else to make it mine? There's no option to check under whose name the sim has been registered on the AIS app.
YT ********************
OP@Divya *********
you're safe
Chris *********************
You don't have to go to a branch, my wife done mine with a phone call.
She spoke with them, then they asked me some questions, she spoke good English, and no problem. This was done January.
She spoke with them, then they asked me some questions, she spoke good English, and no problem. This was done January.
Peter *******
Had years to set that up, so slow some people
YT ********************
OP@Peter ******
so judgemental some people
John **********
I don't know if it's true or not but I read somewhere that numbers that have been in place prior to 2022 are not affected. I certainly haven't heard anything from my bank that I'm affected
Owen ********
@John *********
I was asked and I got my numbers in 2021John **********
@Owen *******
think I've had mine from 2017. Just going to wait and see. If the bank says anything I can change the name easilyYT ********************
OP@John *********
didn't you receive message and sms about it?John **********
@YT *******************
nothing but I've had the same thai number for many yearsJohn **********
@Graham *****
i use it a lot
Graham ******
@John *********
I'm the same but I never use the mobile app
Jesper *******
If the sim is registered under the same name as the bank acct owner u don't have to do anything....if the sim have a different name just go to the telco u are using and updated to your name if under your girlfriends name bring her along after the verification at the relco proceed to the bank and get updated.....if you can't do it time most probably your mobile banking get suspended but u still can use your card or walkin to the bank with bank book to do transaction.....and u can reuse the mobile app once everything have been updated at the bank
Mma *******
In bank now doing it. Had to go to branch I opened account tho-
Adam ********
@Mma ******
farkDid mine over a year ago on Samui but now living in Jomtien
Guess a road trip to Samui is on the cards 🏍️
YT ********************
OP@Adam *******
what better Samui or Jomtien? And why you chose worst places in Thailand 😁Adam ********
@YT *******************
yeah a lot has changed in the past 20+ years like anywhere in this crazy world we’re living in Took a long bike trip all over this beautiful country last November and really enjoyed some of the smaller towns
Still very traditionally Thai places and people were so beautiful khrap 🙏🏻🥰
YT ********************
OP@Adam *******
just ask what is better. For me both of this places are not Thailand. Imho broAdam ********
@YT *******************
ur opinion but if you must know my personal business lol My gf works in realestate here and was doing stock control on Samui
Been coming for well over 20 years so a lot of reasons koh chai mai? 555
Mma *******
@Adam *******
try it, it mite work for you there.Adam ********
My sim is in my gf name
Anyone know exactly what ya need to change it?
My agent has my passport until next week,but I do have Thai car/bike license for identification
If passport is needed and I do it next week should that be ok or will I have to open new account?
TIA 🙏🏻
Anyone know exactly what ya need to change it?
My agent has my passport until next week,but I do have Thai car/bike license for identification
If passport is needed and I do it next week should that be ok or will I have to open new account?
TIA 🙏🏻
Michael ********
@Adam *******
you will need your passport or Pink ID card to register sim in your nameAdam ********
@Michael *******
thanks man Do you know if it will be an issue if I do it next week once my passport is back? Like will my account be closed today and will I have to open a new account or only get suspended today?
Adam ********
@Mma ******
thanks mate 🙏🏻Mma *******
@Adam *******
You will be able to re-activate it when you get your passport back- I suspect the App wont shut u down tmr. You can still use your card to pay/withdraw.YT ********************
OP@Adam *******
you can change owner of your sim card alsoWill ************
Cards are fine I've never had a phone number linked to my bank account
YT ********************
OP@Will ***********
can you use mobile app without phone number?Will ************
@YT *******************
I’ve never used the mobile app or online with my Thai bank card. I use cash , I pay 400 baht a year and can use any ATM in Thailand without any charges.YT ********************
OPTez Sans check your pills 😁
Tez ******
@YT *******************
says confirmed cheap Charlie begger tourists everywhere. Not you of courseYT ********************
OPTez ******
@Andy ***********
cash is kingYT ********************
OP@Will ***********
if you using cash nowadays, you definitely don't know what are you doingWill ************
@YT *******************
I know what I’m doing you obviously don’tYT ********************
OP@Will ***********
cash? Oh you're oldschool 😁
Andy ************
@Will ***********
Card is outdated. QR code bank transfer is the way forward. Saves carrying cashWill ************
@YT *******************
I’ve only ever paid once by card in Thailand in the last 5 yearsYT ********************
OP@Will ***********
believe me, pay by qr is much much more convenient than cardWill ************
@YT *******************
I don’t need to.YT ********************
OP@Will ***********
but you can't scan or send money
Ken ********
Shot at dawn no less
Stuart *********
You won’t be able to use your mobile banking app until your phone number is registered to your name.
YT ********************
OP@Stuart ********
card will works?Mma *******
@YT *******************
I suspect it will still work for a while- can you give us an update tomorrow?Mma *******
@Peter *********
yeah hahah good point. Any intel, has anyone lost their App service?
Peter **********
@Mma ******
You mean two months is not a grace period? 🤣Mma *******
@Jordan ****
yes, I’m with K-bank but I suspect ‘you’ wont be cut off from App banking May 1st as is suggested- some grace period will encure.
Jordan *****
@Mma ******
Only mobile banking is affected. Kbank informed us about this problem in FebruaryActivity
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