I used the new system in June just after it came online. Submitted my application electronically with the scans it requested, and then got an appointment to take in my Passport which was all they wanted. No extra papers at all. Went back next day and picked up my Passport with visa. Chaotic at the time because the system was new and the basement area was being rebuilt. Got a 90 day O visa based on marriage and I did not get the impression that they were interested in supporting evidence.

@John *********

then how come I have 10 out of 12 transfers marked as FTT (Foreign Transfer) on my bankstatement?

Please tell us who. This is the response I had from TransferWise this morning

Nope, they cannot

@Biff ******

quite, and they tell me that the majority will. It is only when the system is delayed for milli-seconds does the money find another way around - that is, through TransferWise's other partner bank.

@Ron ******

I think you are missing the point

I have checked with my bank (Bangkok) to find 2 entries in 12 months that read SMART. I have followed the FAQ and now know that those 2 went via Kasikorn Bank. I have printed off the TransferWise receipts and the next job will be to go to Kasikorn Bank to see what they will give me to show that they acted as a staging post to Bangkok bank.

As this is likely to stay awhile this was the info I got from TransferWise this morning.