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What should I do if the Wise transfer option for 'Funds for long-term stay' is unavailable for payments from the UK?
When transferring monthly pensions of 65,000 baht for a Thai retirement visa extension, Wise used to offer the transfer purpose option "Funds for long-term stay." However, as you can see in the attached screenshot, this option is no longer available.
I'm referring specifically to transfers from a UK bank account. Wise customer support says this is due to new Thai regulations, yet the same option is apparently still available for transfers from some other countries.
Has anyone experienced the same issue or found a way around it?
I'm referring specifically to transfers from a UK bank account. Wise customer support says this is due to new Thai regulations, yet the same option is apparently still available for transfers from some other countries.
Has anyone experienced the same issue or found a way around it?
Answer summary
A user raised a concern about the unavailability of the transfer purpose option 'Funds for long-term stay' when sending pension payments from the UK to Thailand via Wise. This change is attributed to new Thai regulations. Other users shared their experiences, with some confirming the option is still visible on their accounts, suggesting it may depend on the app version or user details. They offered tips for navigating the interface and noted that immigration may not scrutinize the specific transfer purpose in practice.
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Christopher ********
Can you scroll down?
Karsten **************
Immigration don`t care !!
Simon *******
Click on the charitable donation as the Thais will have it your money off you.
Lee *********
when using wise for this, which card is it going to ? Wise card? I only have the app, as a newbie, how does it work, so i transfer from my uk bank via wise but then in thailand how do i access it in actual cash?
Raymond *********
Mine automatically selects the funds for long stay in Thailand
Lively*******
Transfer from Norway. I chose option founds for long stay Thailand. I still have it as an option
John *********
It will be FTT in your bankbook
Martin *******
I transfer monthly from HSBC uk, in fact just did one today, and always use "living costs/expenses".
Roland **********
Try logging in via the web, not through the app.
David *********
It’s there on mine, it’s at the end of a long list of reasons. See if you can scroll that list.
Duncan *******
Is your Wise account registered to you in Thailand? If yes, that's why you are seeing what you are seeing.
Roland **********
@Duncan ******
That’s not correct. I have my address registered in Thailand, and I get it for the right reason. However, I go through the website—perhaps that makes a difference? 🤔😅 See the photo.Duncan *******
Roland Connedal all I can say is that since Wise became registered in Thailand, I see the same as you first posted and Wise has on record my Thai address. If you can get it to be fixed, great for you.
Peter ********
Just click the first option 🤷♂️
Barry *********
Make sure your wise app is updated to latest version
Robert ********
It doesn't really matter anymore since WISE uses a local bank as intermediary. Kasikorn bank. Transfer will show as local anyway.
Donna ********
Robert Lummis my last transfer to Bangkok Bank shows as an international transfer when I chose the option of 'sending money to family', my account is registered to a Thai address and I don't have the option for the long term stay reason
Lively*******
Robert Lummis
If you have Kasikorn. Still Shows as trade finance Deposit. If not. Can be registered as local transfer. The reason is that Kasikorn is now the Main bank connection in Thailand for wise. And Money transferred goes true Kasikorn to other Thai banks. And then shown as local transfer.
If you have Kasikorn. Still Shows as trade finance Deposit. If not. Can be registered as local transfer. The reason is that Kasikorn is now the Main bank connection in Thailand for wise. And Money transferred goes true Kasikorn to other Thai banks. And then shown as local transfer.
Tim ******
Robert Lummis my last transfer using wise 2nd nov to kasikorn still lists as ( trade finance ) translation of รับเงินธุรกรรม ตปท
Still clearly showing it’s an international transfer
Still clearly showing it’s an international transfer
Robert ********
Tim Gill only in kasikorn because it is direct to them. If you have another bank, no. It transfers from kasikorn to other bank
Sue **********
I always had only these options when transfering money from abroad to my Thaibankacc. I always chose travelexpenses.
Polat *******
OPSue Heimchen and did you have any issue related to this matter at immigration when you applied for extension?
Sue **********
Polat Maras no why? It comes from abroad, that’s what IO just wants to see
Kenneth *******
Polat Maras ???
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