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What issues have expats faced when receiving bank transfers from the US to Thailand using SWIFT?

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Mar 8, 2023

3 years ago

Nigel *********

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Has anyone had problems receiving bank transfer from us bank using swift? 

Just under 50000thb and SCB bank to the 50k rule shouldn't apply.

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Several expats have discussed their experiences with receiving bank transfers from US banks to Thailand via SWIFT. While one user mentioned using Wise.com for their transfers, others shared successful experiences with SWIFT, noting that larger transfers usually arrive promptly. Comments also suggested using Wise for smaller transfers, indicating varied preferences and experiences among users.

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no but use wise for small transfers

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Roger *******

They’ve been renamed, Not Swift. 😜

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Kim *********

ps good joke 👍😃

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Kim *********

ha ha I get it - now 😅 I really thought you didn't know 😅 sorry

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Roger *******

lol. I was making a joke. His transfer was slow so I was saying they’re Not Swift.

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Grant *******

For small transfers like that use wise and swift or an fx for large transfers

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Jeffrey *********

I've used SWIFT for several large transfers (to Kasikorn), and they all arrived the next day.

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Jon ***********

I use Wise.com

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