harry94 Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 I have an account with Siam Commercial Bank , I had 20.000 pounds sent here ten years ago .I was told by many expats i should have received a receipt as (i did not get one ) if i try to transfer money back to the Uk i will not be able to do so (with out the receipt proof) I visited my bank and told them sorry i not have a receipt will i be able to send money back to the Uk ? Yes that will be ok ??? what with out the receipt for the money transfer ? Ok sir when did you deposit the money ? ten years ago .Sir that account has been closed for many years but wait please , I then spoke to Head office (Bangkok) he asked me security questions to confirm i am the owner of the old account . One hour later sir you deposited 948.000 bahts july 2009 , we do not issue receipts back more than three years but not a problem you can send money back to the Uk . So as long as you have your old account number it seems not a problem, so if you like me never realised you needed a receipt do not worry it can be done , As long as you visit the branch you opened the account with you will be ok . I hope that information will come in useful to other expats that face a similar situation . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwasaki Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Sorry I don't have any idea what you are on about, your bank is talking nonsense, I have received money from Uk into my Thai bank a/c and the only record is in the bank book or a statement I have never had a receipt sent or ever had one unless I send money out of Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMartinHandyman Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Actually there was a thread about needing a “credit advice/receipt” once for proof that funds for immigration came from outside the country. It could also be helpful to export funds I assume as proof of the origin. I think you have to ask for it.I saved the picture someone provided. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackcab Posted June 25, 2019 Share Posted June 25, 2019 A flame post has been removed. Please keep your posts civil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry94 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Yes you are correct they phoned me from Bangkok and asked why i wanted a large amount , i replied for my retirement visa they said ok that is ok , i did not ask for a receipt as i did not know at the time . If they are not bothered why did i have to talk to the head office in Bangkok and answer security questions so they could trace the money ? they did find it paid in 2009 . I can send money out now not a problem but they do want to know where it came from in the first place ,I could be working ilegally laundering money selling drugs they just want proof . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harry94 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share Posted June 25, 2019 Kwaski , i realise now where you are coming from , i have money sent every two months via Bangkok Bank London , What the bank are on about is if you want to send a large amount money back to your home country , 20,000 they want proof of where the funds came from , hence always ask for a confirmation letter when having large amounts sent over to buy a house condo minium or like me retirement visa .I got lucky they traced the money to a long time closed account .I am not sure what would happen if i could not prove i had the money sent over .That is why they phone and ask what the large amount of money is for .I hope that puts you in the picture . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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