Visa Electron Cards

[patk100]

Hi

 

Wondered how widely Visa Electron cards are accepted in Thailand both at ATM's and for making purchases at shops/travel agents ?

 

Many thanks

 

 

Pat

[monochromeman]

Pat,

 

Used my Woolwich-issued Electron debit card at the Bangkok Bank ATM on Pattaya 2nd rd no problem a few weeks ago.

 

Shops - I don't know.

[johnboy]

electron cards are accepted all over Thailand in atm machines i wouldn't advise using them at shops or hotels if they are accepted to easy for fraud.

[BobSJ]

On my last trip to Pattaya, I used my Merwest Visa Check Card for ATM withdrawals and my Meriwest Visa Card to pay for my Hotel Bill at Sabai-Lodge. In both cases I was not charged any type of Tranaction Fee or Service Fee from the Thai Banks, Hotel or from my own Bank. I am still watching my statements for any unusual activity.

 

Any time I go overseas, I contact my Bank and let them know that I will be out of the country on vacation and will be using my cards. By doing this I avoid any problems of my card not being accepted when I use it.

[torrenova]

UK based, Hong Kong based, Citibank (Amex, Mastercard, Diners, Visa, JCB) and most other cards I use welcome most everywhere you'd expect. Bangkok Bank visa OK.

 

Visa electron is not a credit card and as such, not subject to the 1974 Consumer Credit Act (in the UK). No guarantees I suspect and less protection. I'd use a credit card but electron should be OK for cash. I'd check the limit though as it may be lower than you think / need.

[JohnUK]

I have a Visa Electron card for my account with the Bangkok Bank on Second Road. No problems with it either in Thailand or England.

JohnUK

[Dazzaman]

No problems buddy

I use a Visa Electron card

and it work fine for me