You can withdraw money from a card without a commission in Thailand if you have a Thai bank card, contact a bank or use a certain type of terminal. But every year there are fewer such opportunities for tourists.
In Thailand, ATMs and self-service terminals are found in almost all places where tourists often visit. Therefore, travelers often do not even think about what currency they need to take with them on the road - most plastic cards of international payment systems support the conversion function. In addition, they can make payments in restaurants, hotels or shopping centers.
Not all holidaymakers know that debit and credit cards are not recommended in Thailand. There are a lot of fraudsters in the country who can easily install reading devices to terminals and gain access to information on the card. Therefore, when visiting this country, it is recommended to withdraw cash.
Features of withdrawing cash from an ATM
In most cases, regardless of the amount, a commission is required. It depends on the policy of the bank, sometimes on the amount. ATMs located on the streets work around the clock. If they are at any institution, then they close with it.
It is easy to get baht using the self-service terminal. This makes it possible to immediately start paying in local currency. If you need dollars and euros, you will have to contact a bank or find an exchanger.
How to withdraw money for free?
There is only one bank in the country that allows you to withdraw cash without commission. AEON ATMs are located:
- in Big C,
- Tesco Lotus,
- Carrefour.
You can find them in the popular Seven Eleven supermarket chain. It is quite simple to recognize such terminals - they have a lilac color. At the same time, the absence of a commission does not exclude its withdrawal by your "home" bank when using the card abroad.
The second option, allowing you to withdraw cash from the card, is to contact a bank branch. Previously, this method was popular, but today it is difficult to find a financial institution in which a commission would not be taken. To make an exchange, you will need to take your foreign passport.
Commission-free transactions using a Thai card
This option is suitable for those who have come to the country for a long period of time. Most often, tourists prefer the green Kasikorn can. If one branch denies you a card, you can try your luck in another. You can increase the chances of approval by immediately depositing a certain amount of money.
The peculiarity lies in the fact that, unlike the Russian ones, the possibility that such a card will be blocked for you decreases. You can transfer money to them immediately in baht, which eliminates the need to constantly monitor the exchange rates.
Thus, there are very few ways to withdraw money from the card without commission. Every year, banks are tightening their requirements, trying to get the maximum profit from tourists.
