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Directories and reference tables for British expats banking in Thailand: Thai retail banks, international bank accounts, multicurrency providers and every way to pay in Thailand — side by side, checked and dated.
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October 2026
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Thai Retail Banking Providers Directory
Every major Thai bank for foreigners, side by side.
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International Bank Accounts Directory
UK and offshore accounts that work from Thailand.
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Thai Banks for Foreigners
The main Thai retail banks British expats use: the app, the fee for money arriving from abroad, who each suits and what to watch for.
Open the Thai Banks Directory →| Bank | App | Receiving fee from abroad | Good for | Watch out for | Read Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BBangkok Bank | Bualuang mBanking | 0.25%, ฿200–฿500 | Retirees; London branch for UK transfers | Strictest on documents | Read → |
| KKasikornbank | K PLUS | Check the tariff | Popular with foreign residents; strong app | Work permit for B-visa holders | Read → |
| SSCB | SCB EASY | 0.25%, ฿300–฿500 | English at big branches; good app | Face scan for larger transfers | Read → |
| KKrungsri | KMA (Krungsri app) | 0.25%, ฿200–฿500 | Over 600 branches; FCD accounts | Published fees for every extra | Read → |
| KKrungthai | Krungthai NEXT | Check the tariff | Rural branches; government services | Fewer English speakers outside cities | Read → |
Compiled October 2026 from Thai banks' published tariffs and pages, and independent guides (August 2026). Requirements vary by branch; check before you visit.
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Choosing a Thai bank
Frequently Asked Questions
View all FAQs →Which Thai bank is easiest for foreigners?
Kasikornbank and Bangkok Bank are the most used by foreign residents, but every major bank needs a long-stay visa. Kasikornbank asks B-visa holders for a work permit; Bangkok Bank is strictest on documents.
Which Thai bank is best for receiving money from the UK?
Bangkok Bank has a London branch that credits your Thai account the next working day. Most major banks charge 0.25% on money from abroad, with a minimum and a cap of ฿500.
Can a tourist open a Thai bank account?
Generally no. Thai banks open baht accounts for foreigners with long-stay visas such as retirement, marriage, work or study.
Do Thai bank apps work in English?
Yes. The main apps — Bualuang mBanking, K PLUS, SCB EASY, Krungthai NEXT and Krungsri's app — all have English versions.
Is my money safe in a Thai bank?
Baht deposits are protected up to ฿1 million per depositor per bank by the Deposit Protection Agency. Foreign currency deposits are not covered.
Important: This guide is general information, not personal financial advice. Fees, limits and eligibility change; we check every figure on the date shown, but always confirm the current terms with the provider before you apply or travel. Some links on this page may be affiliate links, which means JLIT may earn a commission if you open an account — this never changes the price you pay.
