ATM fees increased to 180 baht?

[bapak]

I know that we have discussed this previously... the Baht 150 charged by the local banks for each ATM transaction but I can find no sign of the previous topic.

Anyhow, today I went to a ATM at Krungsri Bank and noted with surprise that the fee is now Baht 180.. Have I missed something?

[lomuamart]

I need to go and rob an ATM shortly. I'll let you know but I havn't heard of any 30 THB increase.

[JimmyGreaves]

Robbing bastards!

[PeteC]

The internet and other forums would be all over this. Google shows nothing about it except our posts from here. Pete

[JimmyGreaves]

Nope there is a post on the biggest english Thai forum site in the country we are not allowed to publish links however!

[Mod Edit: post edited, if it is that big it doesn't need help with traffic from our little forum. The discussion is here, where it has been asked by a member of this forum.]

[Lung Per]

I know that we have discussed this previously... the Baht 150 charged by the local banks for each ATM transaction but I can find no sign of the previous topic.

Anyhow, today I went to a ATM at Krungsri Bank and noted with surprise that the fee is now Baht 180.. Have I missed something?

Same same happened to me yesterday, and that even at an ATM way out in the boondogs somewhere near Cambodia. Suppose the Bangkok Post has no mention of this?

[HHTel]

If you go to the Eon Bank (I think it's japanese) located on the 3rd floor in Market Village, there is no charge for drawing money from a foreign bank account. Been using it ever since the 'Yellow' bank introduced a charge, which was the last of the Thai banks to do so.

We all go to MV at some time. Just needs a bit of planning!

[JimmyGreaves]

[Mod edit: off topic ranting about mods deleted.]

[migrant]

I take it this is for ATM withdrawals from foreign banks, not Thai bank accounts?

[Ginjaninja]

I take it this is for ATM withdrawals from foreign banks, not Thai bank accounts?

yeah foreign banks......

[BaaBaa.]

Eon it is then.

[bapak]

Here is a list of some AEON ATMs in Bangkok... There are possibly more. Forum users should list any other AEON ATMs that they are aware of in their area... particularly Hua Hin / Cha Am

1 999 Kaingkai Market Front 999 Kaingkai Market -

2 Aeon Spot Big C Ramkhamhaeng (CCD) BF Floor Aeon-Spot Big C Ramkhamheng -

3 Big C Aomyai 2 nd Big C Aomyai -

4 Big C Bangplee 1st Floor Big C Bangplee -

5 Big C Chaengwattana 1st Floor Big C Cheangwattana -

6 Big C Daokaonong 1st Floor Big C Daokanong -

7 Big C Rangsit 1st Floor Big C Rangsit -

8 Big C Sapankwai 2 nd Fl Big C SapanKwai -

9 Big C Tiwanon 2nd Floor Big C Tiwanon -

10 Bus Station Rachatevee Bus Station Front Rajwithee hospital -

11 Carrefour Bangbon 2 nd Floor Carrefour Bangbon -

12 Carrefour Bangkae 1 st Floor Carrefour Bangkae -

13 Carrefour Bangprakok 3rd Floor Carrefour Bangpakok -

14 Carrefour Bangyai 2 nd Floor Carrefour Bangyai

15 Carrefour Cheangwattana 2nd Floor Carrefour Chaengwattana -

16 Carrefour Ladprao 1 st Floor Carrefour Ladprao -

17 Carrefour Ramindra 1st Floor Carrefour Ramindra -

18 Carrefour Rangsit 2 nd Floor Carrefour Rangsit -

19 Carrefour Rattanathibeth 2nd Floor Carrefour Rattanathibet -

20 Carrefour Sukhupiban 3 1st Fl., next to main entrance -

21 Carrefour Suwinthawong 2 nd Floor Carrefour Suwintawong -

22 Central Bangna 1 st Floor Central Bangna -

23 Central Chidlom BF1 Floor Central Chidlom -

24 Central Ladprow BF1 Floor Central Ladprao -

25 Central Pinklao(2) 1 st Floor Central Pinklao -

26 Central Rama 3 1 st Floor Central Rama 3 -

27 Central Silom 1 st Floor Central Silom -

28 Fashion Island 3 2nd Floor Aeon Spot - Fashion Island -

29 Future Park Bangkae BF1 Floor Future Park Bangkae -

30 Future Park Rangsit 1 2st Floor Future Park Rangsit Branch -

31 H/O CCD 1st Floor Serm-mit Tower AEON H/O -

32 J Avernue 1 st Javernue Navanakhon -

33 Jusco Pracha-U-Thit 1 st Floor Jusco Pracha-uthit -

34 Jusco Rangsit Klong 2 1 st Front Jusco Rangsit Klong 2 -

35 Jusco Srinakarin 1 st Floor Jusco Srinakarin -

36 Jusco Sukhapibal 1 1 st Floor Jusco Sukhapiban 1 -

37 Jusco Sukhumvit 71 1st Floor Jusco Sukhumvit 71 -

38 Lotus Bangprakok 1st Floor Opposite KFC -

39 Lotus Bangyai 1 st Floor Lotus Bangyai -

40 Lotus Ladprao 1st Floor Lotus Ladprao -

41 Lotus Rungsit Klong 7 1 st Zone food cout -

42 Lotus Wanghin 2 nd Lotus wanghin -

43 Mabunklong Center 2nd Floor Mabunkron Center -

44 Major Cheangwattana 1 st Floor Major Chaengwatana -

45 Max Valu Rama 3 ( Jusco Klong 2 ) 1 St Zone Sto -

46 Mochit 1st Floor Mochit 2 -

47 Navanakhorn 1 st Lotus Navanakhorn -

48 Ngampee Front of 7 Eleven Soi Ngamdooplee -

49 Robinson Ratchadapisek 1st Floor Robinson Ratchada -

50 SC Plaza 1 st SC Plaza -

51 The Ford (Sriyan) 1st Floor, Next to the Customer Service Counter -

52 The Mall Bangkae 1 st Floor The Mall Bangkae -

53 The Mall Bangkapi 2 nd Floor Themall Bangkapi -

54 The Mall Ngamwongwan 1 st Floor The mall Ngamwongwan -

55 The Mall Ramkhamhaeng 1 st Floor The Mall Ramkhamheng -

56 The Mall Thapra 3 Aeon Spot The Mall Thapra

Furthermore, I am no banker but I would assume that banks make some good income from exchange rate on their transaction. So why should there be any fee? Have not witnessed such a fee in any other country that I have visited.

[Pleng]

Furthermore, I am no banker but I would assume that banks make some good income from exchange rate on their transaction. So why should there be any fee? Have not witnessed such a fee in any other country that I have visited.

I think, to be fair, the exchange rate you get from banks is pretty favourable? Anyway, if they dropped the fee they'd probably just alter the rate you're getting to compensate - I guess it encourages you to do your transactions in larger amounts, which is probably better for the banks.

Would be interesting if somebody were to do a side by side withdrawl from AEON and then another bank directly after, and note if there are any significant differences in the exchange rates provided.

Also worth noting is some ATMs give you the option to convert to your local currency before withdraw. If you are taking out a large amount then this is almost never a good option. If you're taking a relatively small amount (perhaps an "emergency 1000" to get you through the rest of the night..), and your bank charges you for foreign money transactions, then you might find it worthwhile doing taking the ATM up on its offer.

[buksida]

Have not witnessed such a fee in any other country that I have visited.

I have used a Thai ATM card in both Vietnam and the Philippines and was charged a 100 baht fee both times if it is the same.

[PeteC]

I need to go and rob an ATM shortly. I'll let you know but I havn't heard of any 30 THB increase.

That must be a long walk from your house Lomu....you there yet? Pete