Markc

Having an Australian bank account would make things so much easier, they will just deposit funds straight into it. I still do not understand why they are unable or unwilling to transfer funds to foreign account, the statement from which formed part of my ID details with the application. Yes I had to verify my ID docs which I did at the Australian Embassy in BKK (1770baht per document) (My thinking was that would be more acceptable than any local notaries) Having an aus bank account you can do everything from your Aussuper account online whereas I had to do by email which I am sure was initially checked by a bot considering some of the responses I got (about 3 emails from them telling me this or that was unacceptable but not actually answering any of my queries) and then no advice that the application had been processed until I asked for an update by email. A bit frustrating but now thankfully all sorted.

Hi Kenny further to this I have now thankfully completed all dealings with AustralianSuper. This company does not transfer funds to foreign banks and so I am now the proud owner of a AUD cheque from them. I am hoping this can be depositied with Bangkok Bank ( I have read differing comments on this). On a positive note the whole process from emailing the application form and supporting documents and resolving issues as they came up and to receiving the cheque in the mail only took just over a month including the cheque taking about 10 days in the post. Cheers Mark

Will let you know what the answer is if I ever find out...........

Cheers mate no worries......I have sent a couple of emails already asking the question but they have answered other queries apart from that one........will give it another crack in a couple of weeks when I am eligible to withdraw

Are you any the wiser if the Super payment can be organised from Thailand and paid to Thai bank account? I am a Kiwi but worked for a short time in Oz and accumulated a small amount of Super about 11 years ago. Due to my nationality I am unable to withdraw until 65th birthday which is coming up in a couple of weeks. Hence my question....the amount is below $50K AUS so would probably blow that on trip to Oz to claim with all the covid shennanagins, but would be nice to have in my account here. Cheers