davidupatterson Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Hey all, I'm regularly stuck with a lot of baht when entering the country on a new visa that I would like to be able to get back into my US bank accounts so I can use it for paying US bills. What's the best way to do this? I have a savings account with Bangkok bank with a debit card (not a Visa card), but I haven't had any luck linking it with my US Paypal account. What's the best alternative? Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pravda Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 try payoneer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skallywag Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 A quick google says with Bangkok Bank you can transfer use SWIFT....you just need account number of your USA bank and address etc.... Or Western Union https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Out-of-Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamJar Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 https://www.dee.money PayPal? Sounds dodgy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
royalmice Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I have had no problems whatsoever linking my Kasikorn web shopping card to paypal Paypal has a Thailand number you can call and ask for help - the number is +66 27873409 Customer service hours = 8:00 to 18:00 Monday to Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Go to PayPal. Open "Wallet" (A) Add bank account ... or ... (B) Add card Wait for account to be confirmed. Transfer funds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, bangkokequity said: Go to PayPal. Open "Wallet" (A) Add bank account ... or ... (B) Add card Wait for account to be confirmed. Transfer funds. Isn't that for only transferring from your Paypal account to your bank account. but not from your bank account to Paypal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidupatterson Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Thanks, guys! 1. I'm not sure I'm eligible for Swift since I don't have a work permit. 2. I've tried linking my Bangkok bank card to my US paypal account and can't get it confirmed. That method is out. 3. Dee Money sounds like a good solution and gets positive reviews here on the forum. I'm going to look into Dee Money for now. Let me know if anyone has any other suggestions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just now, davidupatterson said: Thanks, guys! 1. I'm not sure I'm eligible for Swift since I don't have a work permit. 2. I've tried linking my Bangkok bank card to my US paypal account and can't get it confirmed. That method is out. 3. Dee Money sounds like a good solution and gets positive reviews here on the forum. I'm going to look into Dee Money for now. Let me know if anyone has any other suggestions. Thanks! Try linking your Bank ACCOUNT to PayPal. You do NOT need any type of permit to use SWIFT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidupatterson Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Ah, right - sorry for that miscommunication. I previously attempted linking my actual account to Paypal, not my card. Maybe I should try linking my card instead? I'll take another look at Swift. Thanks. Would I inquire directly with Bangkok Bank to use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just now, davidupatterson said: Ah, right - sorry for that miscommunication. I previously attempted linking my actual account to Paypal, not my card. Maybe I should try linking my card instead? I'll take another look at Swift. Thanks. Would I inquire directly with Bangkok Bank to use it? A SWIFT transfer requires a SWIFT code of the bank you are sent TO. You will need the account owner name., the account number, the SWIFT code, and an index finger to hit "send" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 1 minute ago, bangkokequity said: A SWIFT transfer requires a SWIFT code of the bank you are sent TO. You will need the account owner name., the account number, the SWIFT code, and an index finger to hit "send" https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Into-Thailand/FAQs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidupatterson Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Thanks. The FAQ you linked is for sending money 'into' Thailand, but I'm trying to get it out. I just want to be sure that the recommendation still stands. On another thread, I had heard that Paypal and Dee Money were the only services that allowed you to transfer money 'out' of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 52 minutes ago, davidupatterson said: Thanks. The FAQ you linked is for sending money 'into' Thailand, but I'm trying to get it out. I just want to be sure that the recommendation still stands. On another thread, I had heard that Paypal and Dee Money were the only services that allowed you to transfer money 'out' of Thailand. Dude, Just find the bank you are sending TO. Then follow the same rules. It is really really EASY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ54 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 bank Swift codes are easily found it identifies the bank and location...simple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Seeing as I didn't get a reply to my post #7 about whether the wallet allows transfer from your bank to Paypal, I'll tell you what I do a couple of times a year to get money into my Paypal account from my Thai bank account. In my Paypal account I go to Send & Request > Request > Create an Invoice > In Bill To, I enter a second email address of my own, followed by the details of how much I want. It's only important to enter the currency and amount you want really. Then send it. Log out of your Paypal account. When the email arrives at your second email address, click on the option to pay it, but ignore the request to get you to sign up for Paypal with your second email address. Instead, click on pay by card - Visa MC, whatever. Then you can enter your Thai bank debit card details, which Paypal/the the bank, will get you to confirm name, address, phone number, etc as listed on your Thai bank account for the debit card. The transaction should be approved in a few seconds and the money transferred from your Thai account to your Paypal account. I think Bangkok Bank used to charge me 30 Baht IIRC, but last time I wasn't charged. Works for me anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain 776 Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Just have your bank do a wire transfer to your U S account. I am pretty sure Bangkok Bank has a limit of 50,000 BHAT a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oztruckie Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 Have a look at Dee Money, think there's only about 17 countries to where they can do Int money transfers, US may be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sikishrory Posted May 27, 2019 Share Posted May 27, 2019 It's been a few years since i have needed to do it but I do remember needing a work permit. You need to go in show permit and fill a form. Failing that I would try revolut or transferwise as they are not exactly banks so you might be able to swerve all the BS. Thailand loves people bringing money in but taking money out is another story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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