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What could a 750 baht charge from Bangkok Bank be for?
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May 1, 2024
2 years ago
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone. Last October I opened a bank account with Bangkok bank.
Today I got this sms.
Transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via AUTO system
Before I try contacting the bank anyone know what this 750 baht charge is for?
Thanks
Today I got this sms.
Transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via AUTO system
Before I try contacting the bank anyone know what this 750 baht charge is for?
Thanks
TLDR : Answer Summary
A 750 baht charge reported by a user from Bangkok Bank is likely related to annual fees associated with their bank account or debit/ATM card. Community comments suggest this charge could be for an annual account maintenance fee or a yearly debit card fee, which typically falls within this price range. It's recommended that the user contact Bangkok Bank directly to clarify the nature of the charge. Variations in fees have also been mentioned, depending on the type of account or additional services selected.
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Richard ********
I have BkB B1 card and I payed something like 300 in the start and now 10 bht a month. Been there 5 years now.
Phillip ********
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Robert ********
Like everything in Thailand it's open season on Farang
Steve **********
Robert ********
@Steve *********
I have lived here a long time. Doesn't matter what you do there is always someone wanting your moneySteve **********
@Robert *******
that's the same world wide. But here is offered in repayment for a smile.
Your old home, at the point of a gun .
Robert ********
@Steve *********
as they say. Up to youSteve **********
@Robert *******
wish that were so.Reply to
Steve **********
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Steve **********
Craig;
Appears 2 errors in withdrawing from you account.
They discovered error Deposited the 1500 back.
' But flag to bank officer, you have back door in your account '
Have them reissue new debit card !
Appears 2 errors in withdrawing from you account.
They discovered error Deposited the 1500 back.
' But flag to bank officer, you have back door in your account '
Have them reissue new debit card !
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTEROk ... this has gotten really weird and Bangkok bank can't explain what has been happening.
1st May
Transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via AUTO system
2nd May
Withdrawal/transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via BRANCH;
2nd May
Deposit/transfer to your account X0149 of Bt 1,500.00 via BRANCH
I have not done any of these transactions and they all occurred before I contacted the bank.
1st May
Transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via AUTO system
2nd May
Withdrawal/transfer/payment from your account X0149 of Bt 750.00 via BRANCH;
2nd May
Deposit/transfer to your account X0149 of Bt 1,500.00 via BRANCH
I have not done any of these transactions and they all occurred before I contacted the bank.
Andy ******
@Craig *******
the bank just needed to borrow some of your money πππ 555 ,at least they paid you backCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Andy *****
someone had a bar bill ππ»πReply to
Craig ********
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Phil ******
@Craig *******
have you been hacked?Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
I doubt a hacker would deposit the money backReply to
Craig ********
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Victor *******
@Craig *******
Call their phone service and xplain.. any branch cant do nor see anythingReply to
Victor *******
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Vicky ********
It's a card fee
Peter *******
I just had a debit of 300bt says ATM
Although l have never used the ATM itβs for the card
Although l have never used the ATM itβs for the card
Daniel ************
atm card / yearly sms fee / somethibg like that
Eroll *********
@Craig *******
do you already know what it is for?Douglas ******
They must have changed banking rules there.They told me at 4 different banks I needed a long term visa or a Thai wife.
Ron **********
@Douglas *****
long term visa is better valueReply to
Ron **********
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Kevin **********
Get rid of the card and use your phone and there is zero charge.
Richard ********
@Kevin *********
how do you draw out "cash" on your card?Kevin **********
@Richard *******
You can do it with an app on your phoneRichard ********
@Kevin *********
so next question would be do you do that at the ATM with cardless withdrawal system.Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Richard *******
you can only do a cardless withdrawl at an bangkok bank or kasikorn bank atm using the bangkok bank app.Kevin **********
@Richard *******
YesReply to
Kevin **********
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Thomas *******
Dumbarton tax for asking on Facebook instead of bank
Richard **********
Its 750 baht, fee for services. Not worrg calling the bank for π€£
Craig *********
Might be for your annual insurance
Steve **********
Bangkok Bank yearly fee is 200 for debit card, appears you transfered 750 baht for something using your card.
Check your messages, Bkb will have sent you messages.
Check your messages, Bkb will have sent you messages.
Carsten ************
@Steve *********
They offer various Cards with different benefits for different fees. He might got a card for 750,- but the year is not over yet.Steve **********
@Carsten ***********
have 4 accounts with them...all fees pretty much the same. I have debit cards attached. I get message for each debit or fee. And what it was billed from.
Bkb, has made mistakes in past, although it may take 6 months they correct if you stay on them.
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Mac *********
takes 1 minute to call the bank... and I would guess it's for a laundry bill
Steve **********
@Mac ********
uh uh, they don't answer phones any longer.Mac *********
"What is wrong with you people? 'I am wrong'? 'I lied?' I had a question about getting a better interest rate on the 800k. I called 66 2 645 5555 and got an answer. I also called about a 300 THB ATM card charge; 66 2 645 5555 they answered then too. I even called 66 53 282 100, the local bank, about my 12-month statement, and got an answer."
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Mac *********
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Steve **********
@Mac ********
depending on Province...can't call.Not one bank or branch answer phone.
You have to go to bank.
Have been with bkb over 20 years, in last 4 years, closed half branches. All your old numbers are discontinued.
At bank, they are indifferent, state: bank policy !
Mac *********
@Steve *********
I have called BKK 4 times over the past year and spoke to someone every time in minutes?Steve **********
Mac *********
@Steve *********
What is wrong with you people? 'I am wrong'? 'I lied?' I had a question about getting a better interest rate on the 800k. I called 66 2 645 5555 and got an answer. I also called about a 300 THB ATM card charge; 66 2 645 5555 they answered then too. I even called 66 53 282 100, the local bank, about my 12-month statement, and got an answer. All in the past 12 months.Steve **********
@Mac ********
why were you calling a 66 prefix from Chiangmai to bank. Yes bank answers international calls. But nor from local numbers.Have called 6 or 8 local numbers ( that used to work..now don't. Have record of 30 odd calls, with " no longer in service " as am making issue of it with Bangkok main office
Mac *********
I live in Chiang Mai and have a 062 prefix drop the 66 have called 4 times always got through. No point in making that up.
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Andy ******
I had a Be1st smart debit mastercard with Bangkok bank ,upon it being swallowed at a faulty Bank of Bangkok ATM at PPT station which was no fault of my own ,they charged me 400baht for a new one which is ridiculous ,if this was UK the bank would accept full liability for there Faulty ATM machine and issue new debit card for nothing so be warned !!!
Steve **********
Andy ******
@Steve *********
yes there was and a guy right in next kiosk used his card in the same ATM and was also charged as I spoke to him in the bank ,bloody disgrace ,I even complained to the branch manager about it and she said it was right !!Reply to
Andy ******
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Jason ******
ATM card is 750b a year
Jim ********
@Jason *****
Nope. ATM card is 200 bahtMichael *******
@Jason *****
I am with the Bangkok bank 5 year the atm card is 200 baht yearly π€Jason ******
@Michael ******
had that discussion with my HB about this.. but I got via agent.. so guess sticky fingers πReply to
Jason ******
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Stephan ***********
@Jason *****
I pay 300 per year for the ATM/Mastercard for many years now.Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jason *****
charged after 6.5 months?Reply to
Craig ********
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Ron *******
If you signed up to receive a text every time money enters or leaves your account, you pay a yearly fee for that too
Michael *******
@Ron ******
no not with Bangkok bank that's a free service π€Charlie ***********
@Michael ******
you have to pay 30 bath a month for thatMichael *******
@Charlie **********
well all as I can tell you in 5 years it's cost me nothing π€ guess I am lucky πCharlie ***********
@Michael ******
you are mate lucky but using internet banking with Bangkok bank I pay 30 bath every month maybe it depends which city you make your accountMichael *******
@Charlie **********
yes maybeReply to
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Phill *********
@Michael ******
15 bart a month i get charged for elertsMichael *******
@Phill ********
i am with Bangkok bank and there's no charge π€Reply to
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Will ************
They have charged you an admin fee for transferring into your account
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Will ***********
is that calculated as a percentage?Will ************
@Craig *******
more than likely.Reply to
Will ************
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Dave *********
Did you sign up for insurance when you opened up account
Jeffrey *******
@Dave ********
The insurance is paid when the account is opened. There are no more charges or fees. At the end of one year, the policy dies unless you renew it. No action required if you don't want it any longer after one year...just let it expire.Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dave ********
not that I'm aware of.Dave *********
@Craig *******
normally they doReply to
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Matteo ***********
I am with Bangkok Bank and my last annual fee was 600 THB but they send me an email months in advance saying what date they're going to take it
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matteo **********
did they charge you on the anniversary of opening the account?Ann **********
@Craig *******
itβs done automatically nothing to do with date account openedMatteo ***********
@Craig *******
I opened in early June 2021 and they charged mid August 2022. Last year (2023) I haven't received any notification though I think they didn't take. So the free might just be only the first year, I'm not sure. But I really think last year they didn't takeCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matteo **********
I've requested a statement to see if it has a better description of the charge.Matteo ***********
@Craig *******
well doneCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Matteo **********
otherwise I'll go through the possible pain of calling.Matteo ***********
@Craig *******
yes could be painful, you let me know, thanksReply to
Matteo ***********
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Andreas *****
Probably the annual fee for the account + whatever card + insurance you chose or did not...
Greg ***********
the semi-annual fee for the bank's debit card, I would presume
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
semi-annual ππ that's a new oneGreg ***********
@Craig *******
you are the only one who knows what you signed when you opened the accountCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
yeah .... 20 pages ....all in thai πππGreg ***********
@Craig *******
now I would be REALLY worried about WHAT you actually signed ππCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
I was just happy to be getting an account on a tourist visa πππReply to
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Greg ***********
@Craig *******
well, MAYBE not . . . . if he opened the account in October and they charge him now, 6 months later, it could be anything like a half-year fee or it could even be a full year fee. Although it would be a very steep price for only half a year. I get charged 500.- THB for my Debit card per yearCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
thanks. I'll need to call them.Reply to
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Michael ***********
Annual fee would be my guess. Kbank does the same
Jan ******************
ATM card fee is normally approximately in this price range.
Victor *******
@Jan *****************
No its not, I pay 0 for my debit card.Jan ******************
@Victor ******
So the fact that you personally donβt pay anything for your card in your personal bank, means that other people are lying or scammed?π€Victor *******
@Jan *****************
No, Im saying that fee the Author mentions it not a card fee for the same debit card in bkk bank. Its something else and needs to be checked. Would I talk about other bank fees?? wake up dudeJan ******************
@Victor ******
Ok, I paid 700 thb for my Be1st card in Bangkok Bank and they withdraw 15 thb every month as commission/Annual Fee.Victor *******
@Jan *****************
Havent noticed any fees yet so far. Maybe I need to recheck π But Im always very cautious of any dubious actions. I paid 200 baht for the same card, second time they tried to charge me 400 but I spoke it down to 200 againJan ******************
@Victor ******
Ok, this is from my bank, but we all know things might vary between banks and even branches within the same bank.Victor *******
@Jan *****************
No comission/annual fee never.. 0nly 15 baht transfer fee everytime I withdraw from BKK bank ATM.. WTH!?`I thought it was for free from own bank atm. Better scan with app or pay with cardJan ******************
@Victor ******
agree, I pay almost everything with the scan-function.Victor *******
@Jan *****************
Ill talk this with the bank at the branchVictor *******
@Jan *****************
Ill check mine and report youReply to
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Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
trying to find a list of fees on their site is near impossible.Jan ******************
@Craig *******
Agree with @John *********
. I know I paid approximately this as a one time fee when I got the same card as you, and as I now see in my account, they just withdraw 15 thb each month for my card or account as a monthly fee.John **********
@Jan *****************
mine is taken once a year, used to be 300 baht when I had UnionPay but went up to 400 baht when I asked them to swap it for a Mastercard. I don't pay anything for my account, they pay me a paltry level of interest for that. Are you with bangkok bank?Jan ******************
@John *********
I have both Bangkok Bank and Krungthai Bank. BB withdraw 15 thb and KB 20 thb every month.John **********
@Jan *****************
weird. I only have BB but zero monthly chargesJan ******************
@John *********
Same card as OP -Be1st. ATM card fee 700 thb and 15 thb a month.π€·πΌββοΈCraig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
yep that's my card ...... I've never seen the 15thb charge.Stephan ***********
@Craig *******
The 15 Baht per month are for the SMS notifications when there are transactions of more than 500 Baht.Andy **********
@Craig *******
mine is ΰΈΏ15 per ATM out of Provence charge from where your bank is located, I've heard if you do a cardless withdrawal it's free, I haven't tried it yet.Lawrence *******
@Andy *********
Cardless withdrawals with Bangkok Bank are indeed free.Jan ******************
@Andy *********
Now Iβm in Norway π³π΄ and they still charge me 15 thb in Thailand πΉπ. πThey also charge me 15 thb when I withdraw money out of province (called transfer fee), but not when I use the scan function in the app to pay.Bernd ***********
@Andy *********
is true. Cardless is free.Andy **********
@Jan *****************
have you tried doing a cardless withdrawal from an ATM?? I heard it free, and you don't get that ΰΈΏ15 out of Provence charge, I haven't tried myself yet.Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
yes ... Bangkok bank. Opened in October.Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jan *****************
I haven't seen any other monthly fees until now. I'll need to call.Reply to
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John **********
@Jan *****************
seems pretty steep for a card fee. Bangkok Bank is usually 300 for UnionPay or 400 for Visa/MastercardJack ******
As an aside, I got a BE1st debit card when I opened my account at age 73. Two years later the card was βeatenβ by an ATM and on asking for a replacement card I was only allowed to have a cash card as I was then over 75!
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Jack *****
that's weird ... a debit card is your own money.Jack ******
Exactly! Banks are weird. My Citi Bank account was sold out to UOB who now tell me I have to visit a branch office to transfer from my GBP account to my own THB account!!! Cannot do online! Bloody Singaporeans!
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Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
a BE1st debit card come with the account.Jan ******************
@John *********
Youβre probably right.Reply to
Jan ******************
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Manfred **********
Possibly ATM card
Stuart *********
Probably a βyearlyβ charge for the account or card you have. Call them to confirm.
Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Stuart ********
I would have thought a yearly charge would be charged on the anniversary of opening the account. I'll give them a call .... I hope that is faster than the horrendous counter service.
Phil ******
@Craig *******
im with Bangkok bank. Is this charge associated with an insurance policy?Craig ********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Phil *****
I don't believe I have an insurance policy.Phil ******
@Craig *******
ok I don't either never seen this charge before. Debit card fee is ΰΈΏ300 so its not thatReply to
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Stuart *********
@Craig *******
I donβt have experience of Bangkok Bank call centre. SCB are great but thatβs sort of a completely moot point πReply to
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