Guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 I will soon be moving to BKK but am not sure what to do with my cash. Should I bring it with me and open an account with a Thai bank, or is it better to leave it where it is and access it using my Barclays Connect card (with Visa)? If yes to the latter, will my card work ok in ATM machines in BKK? Any advice graciously received. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 Your card will work fine I use both Barclays Connect and Barclaycard here. Register for online banking and you can do all sorts through the website too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2002 Report Share Posted January 18, 2002 I would open 2 accounts, just in case one card goes missing or tits up. Open an ATM account locally and after removing money from home stick it inthe account here draw out 5000 as you need it then. If that card goes missing you can replace it in one day. Who wants to go wondering around with 20,000 stuck in their pocket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 Thanks for the info - good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 20, 2002 Report Share Posted January 20, 2002 I don't know about Connect but using my Woolwich Advanta card I can take any amount of money from Thai ATMS displaying the advanta sign and it comes straight out of my home bank account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ultras67 Posted January 23, 2002 Report Share Posted January 23, 2002 another one to consider is the nationwide flex account. they do a straight currency coversion with no loading or min % fees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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