Credit cards

[migrant]

My friend, who is traveling with us to Thailand, was told by his bank that older credit cards are not being accepted in Asia, they need to be a newer card with a "chip".

My friend did not question the bank, but asked me. Now he lives in a small town, in a small state, and it is a local bank only, so perhaps they were talking about their credit card.

But, my HHAD brethren, have anyone had any troubles with a older credit card? (other than it being over used down Bintabaht)

Thanks!

[Ginjaninja]

Migrant,
I've been using my Citibank corporate card (no chip and pin) up till recently in Hua Hin with never a problem. When I use my personal chip n' pin card I always have to sign too which is a bit pointless.
Just bear in mind that you will be charged a foreign transaction fee every time you use your card and same with A.T.Ms. All Thai banks charge 150THB when using an A.T.M.
Your friend shouldn't have a problem although good idea to let his bank know he is travelling to Thailand.
Cheers,
GN.

[migrant]

Thanks!

[Scotian2012]

Most of the Thai Bank credit cards do not use chip technology and require you to sign slips. So it would be a surprise if they force chip technology on foreign cards, although I guess it could be seen as an anti-fraud measure.

I recall from living in Hong Kong that its necessary to sign both copies of the slip, which I always found odd.