Paying with a PIN in Thailand and common mistakes
Cash withdrawals in Thailand can be a challenging experience for tourists, especially if they are unfamiliar with the local ATMs and banking procedures. Common mistakes range from ignoring high transaction fees to forgetting to take out the bank card. These errors can lead not only to unnecessary financial costs, but also to safety issues. That is why it is important to be well informed about using ATMs in Thailand.
Installed Google Wallet and added my digital credit card, but that doesn't work in Thailand
Dear readers, I had read an article about how you can get an affordable (and correct) rate here. Using Google Wallet was recommended. So I checked whether my phone is suitable for this and installed Google Wallet. I added my digital credit card to that. If I actually go to an ATM that works wirelessly, it doesn't work. When I asked various banks, I was told that this only works if you ...
Can I pay with a credit card in Thailand?
I have a quick question. Can I pay for Thailand anywhere with a credit card? Or is it wise to take cash and bank cards with you?
An important message regarding changes in the credit system planned for next year. Given that many readers, married ones, have to deal with this, placement is certainly appropriate.
I want to book a flight from Belgium for my girlfriend, Bangkok – Amsterdam with EVA Air. Apparently she must be in possession of the credit card used to pay for the tickets at check-in. So I can't use my card.
I cannot order from Bol.com with a Thai credit card?
Is there anyone in Thailand with this experience? After placing an order with bol.com, it turned out that payment with a credit card, both visa and master, is refused. This is because the card was issued in Thailand, in my case by the Bangkok bank.
Workpermit for credit card from bank?
I have contacted the bank (Krung Thai) to request a credit card (this year). Because I'm retired I don't get one, because I have to present a workpermit. So I can't apply for a credit card.
M-pass accompanying credit card
We purchased an M-pass this week (Toll-collect). This includes a kind of credit card (VISA) that apparently can be used as an e-money card. I'm a little concerned about security with this last one.
Thailand question: Prepaid credit card
In Belgium you can now get a prepaid credit card, now my question is whether anyone knows if this is also possible in Thailand and at which banks? The problem is, I lost my Mastercard by closing my Argenta account and now I can no longer make online flight tickets and online payments. Does anyone have a solution for that?
Thailand reader question: Bank transactions in Thailand
I purchased a Wise account and pass, not to transfer money to my Thai bank account, but to save Thai Baht from this account. If the exchange rate is high, I will transfer Thai Baht and leave it on this account. So you can have two or more currencies in one account.
I have already transferred money to Thailand a few times via Wise. I always send a maximum of € 2.450 via my credit card because I notice that from € 2.500 this does not work with the "credit card" option.
I read on Thailandblog that more and more airlines are flying to Thailand this winter and that the country will open again in mid-October. Now I want to book a plane ticket for the beginning of December. I have read here that it is best to pay for a ticket with a credit card, why? I don't have a credit card now so before I take it I still want to know why and what the advantage is?
Reader Submission: Hooray, my credit card!
Having a credit card is not an elitist gadget these days, but simply indispensable, especially for internet shopping, hotel booking and car rental. That's why it was a bit of a shock when ABN-AMRO kicked me out as a customer after 20 years and immediately made my credit card worthless.
Just a quick overview about withdrawing money with a Visa card or transfer with WorldRimet.
Reader Submission: Online identification for ICS , administration for Visa and Mastercard credit card.
Before people start shouting again: this is a Hoax, this is a legal obligation that several financial institutions are obliged to cooperate with. In time, every holder of such a card can expect this, or, if in the Netherlands, request a visit from an inspector.
Found: A debit card and a Krungsri credit card near the BTS Thonglor station in Bangkok
Yesterday a debit card and a Krungsri credit card were found near the BTS Thonglor station in Bangkok with a Dutch or Belgian name on it.
Reader Submission: Identifying at ICS
I still want to respond to the topic below, regarding identifying at ICS, as this topic has already been closed.