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Why are Wise transfers to Bangkok Bank showing as 'DEP TRF FR E-CH' instead of 'FTT'?
Sep 10, 2025
8 months ago
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERWise to Bangkok Bank showing as ‘DEP TRF FR E-CH’ instead of ‘FTT’ even after selecting “Funds For Long Term Stay”! WTF BBL thanks for once again making life difficult.
TLDR : Answer Summary
Users are experiencing issues with Wise transfers to Bangkok Bank, as they are labeled as 'DEP TRF FR E-CH' instead of 'FTT', leading to confusion regarding required documentation for long-term stay funds. Commenters indicate widespread problems with Bangkok Bank and suggest that switching to Kasikorn Bank may alleviate these issues. There are also discussions regarding the nature of the transfer process and potential misclassifications affecting the recognition of funds.
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Larry ***************
Yes and they have said that's how it will be from now on you have to go to the bank and get them to issue you a statement showing that it came in from outside the country. Not sure what the point of that was but not much anyone can do
Patrick **********
mabey a idea just transfer directly from you home country account to thailand
and not use wise
ofcourse lose some money
butt you not face the big problems if cannot getting the correct
funds for long term
and not use wise
ofcourse lose some money
butt you not face the big problems if cannot getting the correct
funds for long term
Gordon ************
@Patrick *********
Or just have plenty money and pay an “agent” There are more people go down that route, than the “1900 baht” route 😂😂😂👍Patrick **********
@Gordon ***********
yes lots of i seeGordon ************
@Patrick *********
Some people who live here, seem to think that they has some kind of “entitlement” because of the Country they come from!!! They don’t ✌️✌️✌️Reply to
Gordon ************
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Andy *******
It's Kasikorn Bank also, they're showing wise transfers as just internet banking, remitly also. So seems like a Bank of Thailand issue
Martin **********
It is very annoying for my monthly retirement visa. I heard that with revolut, there would be no problem, it being transferred as international. Some feedback?
Andy *******
@Martin *********
I'm not sure what's going wrong but most of the companies are just showing up as Internet banking or some other weird language but not International transferMartin **********
@Andy ******
It is to be sure that revolut works. I have to send it again, it must be an international transfer for immigrationAndy *******
@Martin *********
some of the low profile offices don't need the statement that it's International, they let you show earning statements to prove where it's coming from but very few, up here in Isan.Martin **********
@Andy ******
Cannot take the risk, can I?Andy *******
@Martin *********
just have a plan BReply to
Andy *******
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Martin **********
@Andy ******
That is interesting to knowReply to
Martin **********
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Peter *******
BB probably fired the person doing the manual 2pm settlement process
Gordon ************
@Peter ******
Do you actually believe, that someone does these transfers, manually 😂😂😂Peter *******
@Gordon ***********
of course someone processes them all together hence why they all settle the same time, obviousPeter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Peter ******
ignore him. He’s sat all day in a bar on his own after riding his clapped out scooter from his cheap rental. No mates so he annoys those he doesn’t know.Gordon ************
@Peter ******
You must be as thick as a Gurkhas foreskin 👍👍👍Reply to
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Lynnette *******
I understand that wise accept your money into their own system then transfer the equivalent amount from a banking system in Thailand. Perhaps as it's not a direct transfer like swift, the Bangkok Bank can't now identify it as an overseas transfer.
Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
Correct, as it’s not, the money is coming from the Kasikorn Bank, that Wise use, so it transfers showing that it’s local, because it is. ✌️✌️✌️Lynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
I've got a Bangkok bank account with a bank book. So think IF I used it to deposit a large amount for retirement extension I'd use swift transfer. I've no idea if there's an issue with my account because I'm back in UK, I don't use the app, and won't know till I get back after Xmas.Incognia **********
@Lynnette ******
swift so expensive for 2000usdLynnette *******
@Incognia *********
If I was needing proof and wise don't show it then for me a one off, large swift transfer would be ok.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
I am sorry, I cannot advise you on this, unlike some FB users 🙏🙏🙏 good luckLynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
Its ok, I'm not on the retirement visa or needing an extension so it won't really matter too much. I updated my bank book in June and if I'm back and going retirement route, I'd perhaps use scb.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
I think you’ll be ok with any bank, just pop in and have a chat with any of the staff, many people think they should speak with the Manager, don’t undermine the staff. They are all there to help 🙏🙏🙏 Some people on Koh Samui, love to get on their “high horse” when they’ve not got a pot to pee in. Its life ✌️✌️✌️👍👍👍Lynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
lol. I went with my daughter in law last year and opened the account. She handled much of the new account procedure. I'd say her "style" was more scary than diplomatic. Lol. She wasn't impressed with the ticket system used to be seen by bank staff.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
Now it’s funny you should say that😂😂😂 The last time I was in the bank I selected the wrong “number” and when my number came up, the girls said, “ you’ll have to do it again”. With 20 customers before me 😂😂👍Lynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
you need my son's wife to fix things like that. Lol. Her negotiating skills with bank staff are terrifying.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
Where are you, when you get back ???Lynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
Phuket. Got a condo near Boat Avenue but hoping to rent it out in November.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
Ah, good luck, better maybe than Koh Samui where the rain will be at that time 👍Lynnette *******
@Gordon ***********
rain doesn't bother me though. I'm not lying in the sun or swimming in the sea. So when it rains we sit under shelter, then eat and drink.Gordon ************
@Lynnette ******
I’m just about to post a vid on my FB page about that 👍👍👍Reply to
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Eyal *******
Bangkok bank get the money from kasikorn bank so it shows a domestic transfer, maybe the problem is with wise and not the banking system in Thailand.
They mistake the customer when you send money from overseas to Bangkok bank in Thailand they give the option for overseas transfer but indeed they make a local transfer. Did someone try to ask wise about it?
They mistake the customer when you send money from overseas to Bangkok bank in Thailand they give the option for overseas transfer but indeed they make a local transfer. Did someone try to ask wise about it?
Andreas *********
@Eyal ******
That's why I wrote to Wise a few hours ago. Wait for the answer.Sean **********
@Eyal ******
yes, wise responded go to Kbank international branch to request proof of foreign transfer.Reply to
Sean **********
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Larry ********
I opened a bank at Kasikorn Bank 3 weeks ago because of the locked account problems from Bangkok Bank, still locked by the way. Kasikorn Bank. I love the people are do nice my wise transfers from the usa go thru jn seconds Bangkok Bank was always the next day. DO YOURSELF A FAVOR SWITCH TO KASIKORN BANK, WHY STAY WITH BANGKOK BANK, LOOK AT THE WSY THEY HAVE TREATED YOU. THEY ARE NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR HIS THEY ARE TREATING THEIR CUSTOMERS. BANGKOK BANK CREATEDTHUS PROBLEM NOT THEIR CUSTOMERS. BANGKOK BANK IS TO BLAME
Nick ************
@Larry *******
I am dumping BB at the earliest opportunity. They have caused me enormously difficult issues.Robert *********
@Larry *******
I opened an account at krungsri after finding my BB account locked, no hassle 15 minute process. When my BB account unlocked I will end my business with them, they have breached fiduciary trust, that’s unforgivable.Incognia **********
@Robert ********
really there was only one bank in Thailand opened bank account with tourist visa(with bribes).Thats why now problem started with them.This will effect or not other banks we will see.Reply to
Incognia **********
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Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Larry *******
thank you. Does you transfer to bank showing as FTT for the visa people?Chang *****
@Peter **********
local transfer..only way would be to transfer directly from ur uk bank ..my cost from uk to kasikorn is appx 500 thb total ..200 thb kasikorn to receive it £7 uk bank appx 300 thb to send itReply to
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Harvey ********
Bahahahahhaah
Jim ***********
Yip this month everyone's the same.. I asked Bangkok bank yesterday for September statement. They refused. This is gona cause so much hassle if don't get correct paperwork now. These transfers were routed thru Kasikorn by Wise. Read something we need go Kasikorn for paperwork, how many guys are not Kasikorn holders and Kasikorn need now deal with this .
Sean **********
@Roberto ********
just wondering was this transfer sent through Wise?Roberto *********
@Sean *********
Yes I've been using Wise for some yearsJim ***********
@Sean *********
mine was and exactly same codeReply to
Jim ***********
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Incognia **********
@Roberto ********
it is international funds transfer i want to ask if you send money like this sender if not your name so how immigration knows money is coming from your name?I just wonder.Are they asking wise receipt for 12 months?Roberto *********
@Incognia *********
Not quite sure what you mean. This transfer is from my Australian bank account via Wise to my Thai bank account and it shows as international transferReply to
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Peter *********
This could be something to do with Bangkok bank many issues with them now 🤔
Sean **********
@Peter ********
transfers appear to have been rerouted by Wise through Kbank. Caused by Wise not Bangkok Bank. I posted regarding this subject a week ago. Wise responded we will need to go to Kbank for proof of foreign transfer
John *******
@Peter ********
BB can only trace where the money came from. They cannot mark it as a foreign transfer. They would be falsifying data. Op needs to get his act together.Frank **********
@John ******
what bs. Bangkok Bank used to list it as a Foreign Transfer. The other way they are doing it now started in August. I don't know why Bangkok Bank decided to use another Thai Bank but it seems shady to me.Gordon ************
@John ******
Correct, this has nothing to do with the Bank of Bangkok 👍👍👍Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gordon ***********
utter nonsense. They have changed the process. They always used an intermediary and the K bank account the money comes from is recognised as the wise local account for inward FTT. They changed the process and refuse now to annotate the remittance as FTT. Of course it BBL who are responsible for this change.Gordon ************
@Peter **********
I think you’ll find the problem, if you do a little research, is to do with Wise, Have a good day, I’m relaxing on the beach, obviously, the use of “capital letters” within your post, would indicate, your blood pressure is up !!! Chok Dee 😂😂😂👍Derek *****
dude, those are acronyms — not caps for yelling.
Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Gordon ***********
you never relax. You just annoy people online. Samui grew very tired of you.Gordon ************
@Peter **********
I’m not the one, who won’t be getting their extention of stay, renewed, FTT, very important 😂😂😂 You can try with your “online abuse” It’s in one ear and out the other, as they say. Keep the group updated with what’s happening, so I can have a good laugh😂😂😂 At your “expense” obviously 👍👍👍 I’ve just got a new one, it’s got a better head than you 🙏🙏🙏Reply to
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Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
OP’s act is very much together thank you.John *******
@Peter **********
Then why blame BB for not falsifying a transfer?Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
if you have nothing useful just stay silentJohn *******
@Peter **********
You are broadly bent out of shape about nothing. You must be using the monthly method for a non-o extension. If not, u need to do your homework.Peter ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John ******
why do you think I need to hear this tripe from you. What’s the point of you and Gordon sitting alone on Facebook pissing people off.Reply to
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