ATMs, currency exchange, bank accounts & money transfers in Pattaya
Thai ATMs charge 220 THB (~$6 USD) per withdrawal for foreign cards. This is in addition to any fees your bank charges. Daily limit is typically 20,000-30,000 THB.
ธนาคารกรุงเทพ
Widely available at malls & 7-Eleven
ธนาคารกสิกรไทย
Very common, green ATMs everywhere
ธนาคารไทยพาณิชย์
Common in shopping areas
ธนาคารกรุงไทย
Government-linked, common near offices
ธนาคารกรุงศรีอยุธยา
Available at major locations
Central Pattaya, near Terminal 21
Usually 2-3% better than banks. Bring passport.
South Pattaya, 2nd Road
Similar to Green SuperRich. Compare both.
Beach Road, near Soi 6
Convenient beachfront location. Open late.
Walking Street entrance
Good for evening exchanges. Multiple locations.
Various hotels
Only for emergencies. 5-10% worse than street exchanges.
| Method | Speed | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Wise (TransferWise) | 1-2 business days | 0.5-1.5% |
| Western Union | Minutes to 1 day | 5-15 USD + margin |
| Bank wire transfer | 2-5 business days | 15-40 USD |
| PayPal | 1-3 business days | 2.5-4% |
| Revolut | 1-2 business days | 0-1% |
Best overall mobile banking app. QR payments, transfers, bill pay.
Clean interface, investment features, Robinhood food delivery.
Government services integration, PromptPay, tax filing.
Simple interface, good for basic banking and transfers.