For those that don't have a Thai bank account and want to use the QR code for payments, you can now use tagthai that uses KBANK. For info go to

Opening bank accounts is not going to be getting easier anytime soon. This is not aimed at DTV holders but it is about all accounts. Thailand seems to be getting serious about scammers and limiting bank accounts is just one tool.

"To further deter the creation of mule accounts, the BOT will make the account opening process more stringent. Banks will be empowered to refuse account openings if the applicant's circumstances are unclear or to impose transaction limits or even deny account access from the outset."

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Hello everyone. I see a lot of people asking about a bank account in Thailand.

If you are on a DTV visa it can be difficult to get a bank account.

I have been using an app called deep pocket and have had no issues.

You can pay rent with it. Any place that has a QR code option you can pay.

You can transfer to most Thai banks.

I think this can be useful for some people.

Edit. I forgot to mention you get a Thai card which is useful for online purchases. Thai netflix or other similar services.

Hi Guys

I know that opening up a bank account on the DTV can be difficult, so I am thinking of other options. I basically just want the convenience of being able to use my phone to pay and not having to carry cash around everywhere. Would revolut or wise accounts work for this? Is there anyone that uses their revolut or wise accounts for this and what are the fees?I am trying to decide which account to get. Thanks

If you’re on a DTV visa and struggling to open a bank account, I’ve just found something that works: DEEPPOCKET.

I signed up yesterday and got approved this afternoon. You can top up at Big C, Tesco Lotus, or even bank branches by following the app instructions. I tested it out by having a friend send me 500 baht via QR scan, and so far, no issues.

It’s only been a day, but it’s already making things easier. At least I don’t have to carry so much cash around anymore. I’ll be using this until the banks decide what to do about DTV visa holders.

Advice needed about money from UK to Thailand. My daughter has recently moved to Thailand and is getting her Ed visa sorted. I'll be visiting her and sending her money, we both have wise cards (as yet unused). It suggests you can 'spend like a local' but I can't see how that works when she says they don't have contactless anywhere, also she doesn't know how to transfer her rent using Wise. She's always paid in cash and has to withdraw cash weekly. Is this how it is locally??

She's been taking money out of her uk bank at ATMs and being charged fees both ends. She tried to get cash using her passport in a bank to avoid atm fees but they refused.

I guess what I'm asking is what's the best way to use the wise card, she has a physical one and digital one, with different numbers (not sure why she has two?). It may be that I'm a dinosaur, but advice would be much appreciated.

Any one use promptpay. I got caught out at a restaurant yesterday with not the correct amount so they wanted me to use the scan qr code. Any one used this. I believe can use non Thai banks but expensive fees. I can register a BKK bank account but means visiting a branch.

Has anyone made ABA Bank (Cambodia) retail payments using QR codes in shops in Thailand?

Well this will be an everything else post. I eat out on the street in Chiang Rai and love it. Great food great prices BUT the ATM gives me 1K Baht notes and they are about useless when I want to buy a 50 Baht meal. I just feel it rude in your face to pay with a big paper bill to pay for a small amount due. I just opened a Bangkok Bank account with debit card, but even if I pull out 5K Baht I am given 5 1K notes... Any constructive advise is very much welcome. Was not a problem before as I would buy a couple three packs of the beer for my room with a 1K Baht note so always had smaller denominations notes, but passing on the beer till I can drop some weight.

is there a secret to getting automated payments for things like phone, internet, TV, water, electricity?

even just being able to go online and pay bills from my banking app or internet banking would be an improvement.

I've had a Bangkok Bank account (with a working mobile banking app) since early 2020, but whenever I go to places like True to pay my phone/internet/tv bill and ask them if I can be set up to auto-pay or at least pay my bill from my online/phone banking, I feel like I'm asking them to invent a new form of banking based on blood letting!!?!?

why can I give the poor guy with no legs at my local market a few baht by scanning a QR code on his cup, but I can't pay my phone bill other than by going to a 7/11 with cash, or to a True service center??