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Which bank is friendlier for expats regarding visa-related services: Yellow or Green?
WHAT'S THE FRIENDLIEST BANK FOR VISAS? YELLOW OR GREEN?
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around which bank is the friendliest for expats in Thailand when it comes to visa-related services. Many participants mentioned Kasikorn Bank (Green) and SCB (Green) as positive experiences, particularly in terms of ease of obtaining bank statements and communication. Conversely, Krungthai Bank (Yellow) was mentioned positively too, albeit with some caution about account management. Participants pointed out the common practice of referring to banks by their colors rather than their names, which can lead to confusion. Recommendations vary, but Kasikorn and SCB seem to be favored options for expats looking for reliable banking related to visa services.
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Jay **********************
K Bank (green)
Sean *********
Green and Purple
Victor **********
I use SCB, owned by the royal family.
Pui *****
Why do farangs have such a hard time referring to banks by their names? This is the only country where it seems Westerners insist on calling banks by the colour of their logo. This just confuses people. What shade of blue? What shade of purple? Is that pink or lavender? etc.
Jay **********************
Pui SuuBecause it makes sense. 🤣🤣🤣.
Freddie **********
SCB have been great for me. No issues, and great service
Simon *******
I have never got a visa from a bank.
Tom ****************
OPSimon Lomas VERY
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Ole ***************
I havve both,,i never see any relation between the banks and my yearly extension of temporary stay, but for daily use i prefer Kasikorn befor krungsri ayuthhaya
Billy *******
Be warned Krungsri does not allow you Internet banking if you are over 70.
RubyCel*******
Definitely BAAC, go for green
Anthony ******************
Yellow
Ant ***********
He’s back
Krung Thai bank ( light blue )
Krung Thai bank ( light blue )
Galenus ******
Purple 💜
Geir ***************
Kasikorn. I have never had a problem. Green! 😊🙏🏻 Bank Statement over the counter, any time.
Steve *********
From my experience it really depends on where you intend to live. Every branch, every bank, every city, and every province seem to have different "rules".
Mike *******
Blue
David *******
The one that speaks good English:)
I like Bangkok Bk the the best.
No problem if you are honest and legal.
I had a small problem with Kasikorn Bk before changing to Bkk Bk. Easier to talk to.
I like Bangkok Bk the the best.
No problem if you are honest and legal.
I had a small problem with Kasikorn Bk before changing to Bkk Bk. Easier to talk to.
Andrew ********
Any bank but Bangkok Bank
Steven *****************
Green 🙏
Steve ***********
Neither go purple
Clare **********
Krungthai are the best we use them & have an account we are both on a DTV Visa
Hǝınz ***********
Clare Newstead when did you open the account with a DTV in your passport?
Brad ******
Clare Newstead I have color blue also.
Dustyn **********
Clare Newstead just dont keep large sums in there, there will come a time where your account gets flagged and frozen
Clare **********
Dustyn Beaudoin we had this with Bangkok bank, we only have the balance needed for our DTV Visa & don’t really touch the money or if we use a small amount we put if back as soon as we have it it seems ok so far 🙏 we also didn’t use an agent maybe this helped?
Isaac *********
Clare Newstead how’d you do that? I’m also on DTV
Mike *******
Isaac Camacho yes it's a very common misconception that you cannot get a bank account on DTV, especially in Facebook troll world, I am also on DTV and got a bank account no problem 👍
Alan *******
I got mine with krungthai just had to get a yellow book and passport ,got my 8k in there ,not sure how things will go with letter to immigration when the 2 months are up but they are a friendly bank ,3 others would,nt help me even with a yellow book.
Clare **********
Isaac Camacho we had a Bangkok Bank account but they closed it down so we moved our money to Krungthai, you just need your passport Drivers license rental address & your DTV paperwork to show that you have paid & attended lessons. (We do cooking classes) we will change to the Non O in a couple of years as my Husband will be 50.
Patricia **************
Clare Newstead Hello Clare, which driver's license did you present, Thai or from your country? TIA...
Sue **********
Clare Newstead how did you get an account with DTV? Thats called a tourist visa
Mike *******
Sue Heimchen yes it's a very common misconception that you cannot get a bank account on DTV, especially in Facebook troll world, I am also on DTV and got a bank account no problem 👍
Rei ***********
Go in with attaché case.
Hans *********
I use krungsri so far so good, but I haven't done many transactions had it over a year
Leonard ***********************
Kasikorn, or SCB, something many of you may not know the current king of Thailand owns SCB, or is the biggest sharer holder along with SCG Siam concrete group
Vincent ******
Leonard Kingston Miragliuolothe King that lives in Germany
Leonard ***********************
Vincent Vega here's something that'll make you go Hmmmm , and to make you ponder the King's net worth is $70 billion dollars, Donald Trump's net worth is around 5 to 6 billion.
Rob *******
SCB in my experience, but could just be the branch i deal with.
Kool *******
Keep in mind Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, and SCB, are the only banks that don't have a bt50,000 maximum limit of transfers.
Daniel ******
Kool Breez Die Krungsi Bank hat nun auch wieder das Limit auf eine Million THB erhöht.
Brian *********************
I know a lot of people who use green. A lot.
Phil ******
What visa do you have
@Tom ***************
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