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What is the best way to send large amounts of money to Thailand if I already have a bank account there?

Daniel *********************
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What is the best way to send large amounts of money to thailand. I have a bank account in thailand already. ?
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For sending large amounts of money to Thailand, many users recommend using Wise (formerly TransferWise) due to its favorable exchange rates and lower fees compared to traditional bank wire transfers. Users have shared their experiences suggesting Wise is quick, efficient, and allows transfers up to significant amounts. Some have also mentioned alternatives like Remitly and Revolut, with Remitly noted for instant transfers, although users were divided on which service is ultimately better depending on the amount sent and associated fees. It's advised to compare fees and rates from local banks as well.
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Brian *******
Brian *******
boa does free wire transfers for me. also you can just use atms if you have a charles schwab account they refund your atm fees each month..

also bank of bangkok has a us location in new york city..
Tom *******
Tom *******
UK Forex
Jennifer *******
Jennifer *******
@Tom ******
thank you
Jennifer *******
Jennifer *******
My bank told me exactly what I would get but actually it was £120 less.Now I asked for advice here not to be ridiculed
Bri *****
Bri *****
Bank transfer but beware of FX movements even overnight
Michael *************
Michael *************
Imbeciles like you, are not supposed to have even access to "large amounts" of money.
Kevin ******
Kevin ******
Wise
Keisha *********
Keisha *********
Wise or Remitly
Stephen *********
Stephen *********
Xoom is quite good
Steve *********
Steve *********
I set up a Charles Schwab account, from the US. Typically, I transfer 3 grand a month. It's usually a $20.00 per transaction.
Kevin ******
Kevin ******
Wise
Jonnie *******
Jonnie *******
I regularly use revolut from Uk to my Thai bank, I’ve been doing so for the last 2 or 3 years, normally much better rates than mainstream banks
Sean **********
Sean **********
Use my bank in US
Robin **********
Robin **********
Wise is good.
Max **********
Max **********
DHL
Gilberto ****************
Gilberto ****************
Wise
Philip *****
Philip *****
My dad sent 500,000 baht from a UK bank to a Thai Bank and it’s now being investigated by the Thai authorities
Mags ********
Mags ********
Wise
Tony **********
Tony **********
Depends on your bank fees for wire transfer and the amount. For my bank, break even point is about ฿150k. Below that wise is cheaper than wire transfer. YMMV.

Always send in your home currency. Thai banks will give you a better rate than your home country.
Mcgow ********
Mcgow ********
Send it to me. I am a African prince who will double it for you,
Chris *******
Chris *******
@Mcgow *******
Royal Bank of Nigeria?
Mcgow ********
Mcgow ********
@Chris ******
how did you know??
Chris *******
Chris *******
@Mcgow *******
used them before
Todd **********
Todd **********
Wise it is! I believe you can send up to $60K US or ฿2 million
Matthew *********
Matthew *********
Remitly is way better wise. Look at the fees for wise. Remitly is instant. Debit card 2 dollar fee. Wise is over 20 dollars for debit and ACH 9 dollars with Wise. It's free to do the comparison online and wait when wise gives you a third party fee. That shit doesn't happen with remitly
NT ********
NT ********
@Matthew ********
You use Remitly to deposit large money into a Thai bank?
Matthew *********
Matthew *********
@NT *******
I deposit up to 5000 at most . No need to go any higher than that for me but you can
Thomas ********
Thomas ********
Wise quick and low fee
Tony ***********
Tony ***********
Revolut
Tin **********
Tin **********
Btc
Paul ******
Paul ******
Wise
Rick *********
Rick *********
Not sure if anyone said this yet but…….Wise😎🤪😎
Salali ********
Salali ********
Wise
Carsten ************
Carsten ************
Whatever the majority tells here, check yourself the rates of your local banks. Wise usually offers the best exchange rates, but the fees are rising high with large amounts of money sent.

Example, Postbank Germany:

Postbank charges 0,8‰ of the amount sent, minimum 6 Euro and maximal 40 Euro. If you now send 1Mio USD, the 40,- EUR are peanuts. Additionally this bank charges a fixed fee of 25,- EUR.

Local banks often have such a low fixed fee but slightly worse exchange rates. Nobody here knows your bank and their fees, so all comments are out of the blue. There are websites, where you are able to compare, i.e. on WISE website:

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Baz *********
Baz *********
Wise transfer works very well..

Good exchange rate and fast transfer to a bank account
Jennifer *******
Jennifer *******
Many thanks will do
Braulio *********
Braulio *********
not difficult at all Wise
Paul ********
Paul ********
Wise transfer into a Thai bank account.
Brian **************
Brian **************
Man, sometimes I wonder how people get dressed in the morning
Frank *********
Frank *********
What???
Peter *********
Peter *********
Setup a wise account 👌
Chris *******
Chris *******
Wise .. every time 4 me
Melissa *********
Melissa *********
Wise (formerly transfer wise)
Nicholas ******
Nicholas ******
Wise
Todd *********
Todd *********
Wise - is your answer
Dave ********
Dave ********
@Todd ********
wise is closing down soon
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Dave *******
you are badly misinformed
Ernesto ********
Ernesto ********
Bank to bank transfer
Rory *******
Rory *******
Give to me and I'll take it there for you....😂🤫

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