ATM surcharges on cards issued by non-Thailand banks (THB150-220 per transaction)
Apr 14, 2017, 9:01 pm
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Ok, is there a Superich at BKK arrivals and where? Usually forex exchange at the airport is a rip off, but that's not the case in Thailand?
Apr 14, 2017, 9:09 pm
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I've been using Superich (green) for years with no problems.
The main branch will give you a slightly better rate but unless you're exchanging a large sum or will be situated proximal to Ratchaprasong there's little reason to venture to the main branch.
Apr 14, 2017, 9:27 pm
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All exchange rates in the airport are set by AoT with the exception of the services offered on the lower level in the Airport Link area. There is Superich (green) and also (orange) as well as Value+ and other companies. With the exception of this one area rates throughout the airport will be depressed by >5% (usually about 2 THB /USD below market rates).
I've been using Superich (green) for years with no problems.
The main branch will give you a slightly better rate but unless you're exchanging a large sum or will be situated proximal to Ratchaprasong there's little reason to venture to the main branch.
I've been using Superich (green) for years with no problems.
The main branch will give you a slightly better rate but unless you're exchanging a large sum or will be situated proximal to Ratchaprasong there's little reason to venture to the main branch.
Apr 14, 2017, 9:31 pm
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Apr 14, 2017, 11:04 pm
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Ok thanks, I wasn't sure if that was the cheap or the expensive one. Is the airport rail link level before or after the taxis/ubers/limos, would I have to back track a lot to find it, we will have luggage.
Apr 14, 2017, 11:12 pm
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Airport Rail Link is in the basement (B) while taxis are on Floor 1 and uber/limos on Floor 2. Uber can also be on Floor 4 .... depending.
Apr 14, 2017, 11:19 pm
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Apr 16, 2017, 4:16 pm
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I used the orange Superrich at the Asok BTS on my recent trip. Rates didn't seem to be all that different between the various options. When changing relatively small amount (like $100) it didn't seem worthwhile to waste a lot of time searching for the absolute best rate.
There's a good post a couple of pages back listing a variety of exchange places.
There's a good post a couple of pages back listing a variety of exchange places.
Apr 16, 2017, 5:18 pm
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All exchange rates in the airport are set by AoT with the exception of the services offered on the lower level in the Airport Link area. There is Superich (green) and also (orange) as well as Value+ and other companies. With the exception of this one area rates throughout the airport will be depressed by >5% (usually about 2 THB /USD below market rates).
Apr 16, 2017, 7:19 pm
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I used an AEON ATM yesterday (16 April) in Bangkok with a U.S. Visa debit card, the fee showed as 150 THB.
I haven't stayed up to date on the fees at other ATMs, using either MC or Visa, but think they may be in the 180 - 200 THB range. You should get notice of this before finalizing your transaction.
A neighbor was complaining recently about using MC at Kasikorn, or Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), and getting hit with a 200 THB charge.
I haven't stayed up to date on the fees at other ATMs, using either MC or Visa, but think they may be in the 180 - 200 THB range. You should get notice of this before finalizing your transaction.
A neighbor was complaining recently about using MC at Kasikorn, or Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), and getting hit with a 200 THB charge.
Apr 17, 2017, 6:54 am
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Apr 17, 2017, 7:06 am
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But most importantly, for all travel I deliberately found a card that doesn't charge ATM withdrawal fees or currency exchange fees. It was a credit card but then that card stopped worldwide fee-free ATM use, so it's now a VISA debit card.
Carrying/exchanging foreign currency, bringing in THB, or trying to get a local bank account on a tourist visa strike me as way more difficult/expensive but YMMV.
Apr 17, 2017, 6:50 pm
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Yes, 220 THB on the high end since mid-January I guess, typo in my post. Heard reports of 220 baht for SCB and Kasikorn, assume the others are following.
Evidently Bank of China does NOT charge any ATM fee. However they have relatively few ATMs, only accept MC; dish out a max. of 30,000 THB.
http://www.bankofchina.com/th/en/aboutus/ab3/
Evidently Bank of China does NOT charge any ATM fee. However they have relatively few ATMs, only accept MC; dish out a max. of 30,000 THB.
http://www.bankofchina.com/th/en/aboutus/ab3/
Oct 22, 2017, 11:33 pm
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After found this thread I always withdrew from Aeon ATMs. However, I got a new debit card (UK bank current account, visa debit) and it doesn’t seem to work in Aeon. I’ve tried 3 ATMs and one, in English, said the card wasn’t supported the others had a message in Thai, probably saying same.
Not sure why, works ok in K bank, Bangkok Bank, SCB and the yellow ones!
Not sure why, works ok in K bank, Bangkok Bank, SCB and the yellow ones!
Oct 26, 2017, 6:54 pm
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No clue about the challenges using AEON ATMs?
I continue to use my U.S. Visa ATM/Debit card at AEON successfully, their fee remains 150 THB, which my card-issuer rebates, usually within 24 hours.
With AEON ATMs the first menu option when inserting the card is the language option, so selecting English may be the best option?
I continue to use my U.S. Visa ATM/Debit card at AEON successfully, their fee remains 150 THB, which my card-issuer rebates, usually within 24 hours.
With AEON ATMs the first menu option when inserting the card is the language option, so selecting English may be the best option?