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What issues have expats faced with transferring Thai banking apps to new phones?

Nov 8, 2025
2 days ago
James ***************
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Has anyone had issues transferring Thai Banking apps to a new phone. 3 days in 2 banks Bangkok and Krungsri one sorted Bangkok albeit for some reason i can’t log into my account. It’s saying wrong user name and password. Krungsri no luck, face recognition wouldn’t work, manager said head office will call me in 3 days, still waiting for the call.

My U.K. bank app sorted in minutes with online security checks being carried out up and running now.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Several expats have reported difficulties when transferring their Thai banking apps to new phones, particularly with banks like Bangkok and Krungsri. Common issues include problems logging in due to incorrect username and password errors, difficulties with face recognition technology, and considerable delays in customer service responses. Some users suggest that bank information may be tied to the original SIM card, leading to access issues. Experiences vary, with some needing to visit bank branches for assistance.
Keith *******
The banks in Thailand in general are hopeless. And the government want to become the Asia hub for finance.
Bent *************
TiT
Sandy **********
Face technology not good at Bangkok bank
Peter *********
I had to go into bkk bank for them to sort it couple of years ago
Ning ******
Bring passport and phone to the bank and they will help you sort it out. K bank.
James ***************
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@Ning *****
I took them to Krungsri, they couldn’t sort it out. They said head office will call me that was 4 days ago, still no call ?
Phil ******
@James **************
yes was without app for 18 months, some of the time was in Oz. 20-30 hours in the bank I decided a factory reset would work, it did not help from Bangkok bank
Fred *********
Got same issue could not get the face recognition on my iPhone I had to buy a Samsung to get the app running , but was because my front camera not that good anymore .
James ***************
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@Fred ********
Face recognition worked at Bangkok Bank but wouldn’t work at Krungsri so not the phone.
Peter ****************
@James **************
With me the Bangkok bank app. did not work. After I removed vpn and virusscan app (Avast) it worked. After re-installing the vpn and virusscan, it kept working. Maybe worth a check if relevant 🤷‍♂️
James *******
If I'm not mistaken, ive read about others having this problem after changing phones. It was bcus the banking info is on the original SIM card on your old cell. So I "think" you need to keep the same SIM card that was used when u installed the banking app
James ***************
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@James ******
I have the same sim, it’s an e-sim
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