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How can I ensure my Wise fund transfers are tagged as international for visa extensions in Thailand?

Michael ********

So are you using the 'purchase of property' to transfer funds as I have used this option and had no problems but I have just purchased a Condo.

When I want to transfer my pensions across is it best to use that same option or is there another one ?

9 months ago

Can I apply for a one-year extension on my retirement visa if my required funds will only be in my account for 55 days before my visa expires?

Michael ********

It does take time for money to show up in your bank account, it took 4 working days for us when transferring a large amount from the UK. Think it went via Kasikorn bank before it arrived in our Bangkok bank accounts.

9 months ago

Do I need to close my UK bank accounts when moving to Thailand?

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@Bryan *******

probably do that when we move out here with our Nationwide Building society accounts and take a couple of spare card readers.

9 months ago

Do I need to close my UK bank accounts when moving to Thailand?

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@Andi **********

Nationwide have a similar policy

9 months ago

Do I need to close my UK bank accounts when moving to Thailand?

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@John ******

Nationwide Building society bank allow you to have any address.

Just need a UK phone number for verification.

Savings have to be in a Current Account only, no interest paid.

9 months ago

What services can allocate a UK number for receiving SMS verification codes while abroad?

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What are the two bank accounts that you have been locked out of.

I know Barclays no longer allow you to have an account if moving abroad so I will be closing mine and just using my Nationwide account.

10 months ago

What are the best methods to transfer money from the US to Thailand without losing too much on exchange rates?

Michael ********

Wise

10 months ago

What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@Ivan ***********

not sure if that would suffice Ivan but that information came from Wise regarding transferring Thai Bahts

10 months ago

What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@Ivan ***********

my intention was to transfer money to my Wise account and my wife's before we leave the UK (equal amounts).

Once we have opened our Bangkok bank accounts I will transfer the money to both these accounts for the purchase of the Condo.

I hope this works.

10 months ago

What are the most cost-effective methods to transfer funds to Thailand for retirement?

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@John ******

we are opening bank accounts next month when we arrive. This has all been set up for us and arranged the day after we arrive.

We then need to transfer equal amounts to two bank accounts for us to buy our Condo.

Looking at the rates, Wise looks the best option compared to using my high street bank.

10 months ago