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Why did a bank refuse to open my account as a wealthy LTR visa holder unless my lease is for 2 years?
has anyone had the bank refuse to open my account as a wealthy ltr visa holder unless my l lease is for 2 years. they just told me this after 1.5 months trying to open. it was determined after a higher review that they must have done besides the branches.
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A wealthy LTR visa holder experienced difficulties opening a bank account due to a branch's demand for a two-year lease agreement, despite prior attempts over 1.5 months. Community members suggest alternatives, like seeking banks known for being expat-friendly, obtaining a residency certificate for immigration purposes, and utilizing BOI resources for assistance.
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NongTong *****
What Bank you are talking about ?
Cris ******
Just go to a different branch. Especially a more “farang friendly” location. I found if you branch hop you will find one
UginTh******
Still having problems opening an account? I believe last time everyone recommending going through the BOI for assistance and going to a bank in the One Bangkok building.
Eileen ***********
OPUginTheGreat boy is frustrated as well with the “one more document “ request.
UginTh******
Eileen Stelladog I recommend KBank. I was in and out in 20 mins.
Eileen ***********
OPUginTheGreat duh.
UginTh******
Eileen Stelladog there are Kbanks in Phuket.
Eileen ***********
OPUginTheGreat where. i’m in phuket.
Eileen ***********
OPUginTheGreat i am.
Bob **********
My friend Kbank in central with Thai license
Darren ********
Anyone had luck opening an account while on non o retirrment without the residence letter?
Howard ********
Darren Thomas I used Siam lawyer office to do the LTR, I am going to Bangkok Friday to sign for my LTR
Bob **********
Darren Thomas probably need a permanent address and if your staying in a hotel you’ll want to open it in the area your going to live,there’s a lot of things you can only do at your home branch
Darren ********
Im thinking im going to get a visa agent to deal with it all. Any recommendations?
Darren ********
I went to immigration today and didn't have 3 weeks stay booked on my tm30 so got denied. Just thought I would check if its possible without it
Jay *******
Darren Thomas why? Most banks want it and its simple to get.
Jesper *******
Darren Thomas yes SCB with nonO , lease agreement and thai driving licence
Marty *********
The first Kasikorn branch in Siam Paragon refused to open an account because they said the LTR was not a nonimmigrant visa. It isn’t but so what? It’s a 10 year visa. The 2nd branch in One Bangkok opened an account without questioning it.
You may need a residency certificate from immigration. I get mine at the One Bangkok Immigration Office.
You may need a residency certificate from immigration. I get mine at the One Bangkok Immigration Office.
Brandon ************
The bank branch you went to doesn't want you as a customer so they made up a rule to get you to leave. Are you following the BOI process to get a bank account?
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Eileen ***********
OP@Brandon ***********
oh you bet. i work with the visa liaison provided by the boi visa service.Eileen ***********
OPnot responsive guys. asking only for your experience to compare. i know all about going to other banks. also dont want to disclose bank name on fb.
MagicalR********
Which bank and branch?
Vladimir **********
No, 1 year is usually enough. Resident certificate is fine too.
Just go SCB or Krungthai, they are very easy to open on LTR.
Just go SCB or Krungthai, they are very easy to open on LTR.
SereneAr*********
Why would you want to
Eileen ***********
OPSereneArugula7922 want to what?
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