Foreign Banknotes
A wide range of foreign currencies available to suit your requirements.
- Convenient purchasing of foreign banknotes
- No fees
Be1st Smart Cards
Greater convenience for your cash withdrawals and spending with a Be1st Smart card.
- Withdraw cash in local currencies at ATMs in foreign countries worldwide displaying the VISA or UnionPay signs.
- Make purchases at stores or shop online where the VISA or UnionPay signs are displayed.
- When making cash withdrawals or purchases using your Be1st Smart card, money will be deducted from your Bangkok Bank account in Thailand. Fee: 100 baht per transaction for cash withdrawals from ATMs overseas.
Bangkok Bank Credit Cards
Get purchasing power with a Bangkok Bank credit card. Our cards are widely accepted and come with benefits.
- Make purchases at stores worldwide displaying the VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or UnionPay signs.
- Obtain a cash advance from foreign bank ATMs worldwide. The cash advance fee is 3% of the withdrawal amount plus 7% VAT.
- You can apply and set a spending limit for a supplementary credit card for your child aged 15 years or over.
Western Union
Worldwide money transfers within minutes.
- Simply provide your Money Transfer Control Number (MTCN), passport and the transfer amount along with your completed “To Receive Money” form to collect your money and receipt at over 515,000 agent locations across 200 countries.
- The service is available at the Bank’s branches and exchange booths.
- The service fee is calculated from the actual amount of funds transferred. The minimum fee is 350 baht per transaction.
- Neither the sender nor receiver requires a bank account to send or receive money.
International Funds Transfer via SWIFT
The Bank uses SWIFT to facilitate international funds transfer instructions. This service ensures funds are delivered to your beneficiary quickly and safely.
You will need the following information to transfer funds successfully:
- The account name and number, and the recipient’s address overseas.
- The IBAN number if the recipient has an account with a bank in Europe.
- The name, address and SWIFT code of the bank with which the recipient has an account.
For greater convenience, you can also make international funds transfer online via Bualuang iBanking, 24/7.
Fees
| Type | Fee per transaction | |
| Bank Branch | Bualuang iBanking | |
| When choosing to pay Bangkok Bank’s fee only |
400 baht | 300 baht |
|
When choosing to pay both Bangkok Bank’s and the foreign bank’s charges*
|
1,150 baht |
1,050 baht |
|
1,350 baht | 1,350 baht |
|
Minimum 2,500 baht | 2,400 baht |
*Recipients may not receive the funds in full if foreign banks charge extra fees.
Funds Transfer to Thailand
You can transfer funds via SWIFT to recipients with a Bangkok Bank account in Thailand.
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Simply provide the following details:
- Beneficiary Name
- Beneficiary A/C Number
- Bank Name: Bangkok Bank, Thailand
- SWIFT Code: BKKBTHBK
- Purpose: For…….
- Funds will be transferred into the recipient’s account within 1-2 business days.
- Fees: 0.25% of the transfer amount (minimum 200 baht and maximum 500 baht)
- If you receive funds from abroad on a regular basis, you can sign up for Bangkok Bank’s SMS Remittance Alert to receive a free SMS notification when funds have been transferred from overseas into your Bangkok Bank account.
Travel Insurance
Travel to study abroad with peace of mind and your best buddy, Travel 1st insurance, providing coverage 24/7 for medical fees from accident or illness, or loss of, or damage to, baggage or personal belongings. For more information, please contact any Bangkok Bank branch, or call Bualuang Phone 1333, or Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited on
(66) 0 2285 8199.