Social Security good news--administrative

[nkped 1,208]

A small bit of good news about dealing with Social Security. I had sent a message to the Social Security office in Manila http://FBU.Manila@ssa.gov asking about how to change my address within Thailand. I included my new address on the off chance it was that easy. A few days later I got this, "Good morning. Address has been upated."

[js007 795]

A small bit of good news about dealing with Social Security. I had sent a message to the Social Security office in Manila http://FBU.Manila@ssa.gov asking about how to change my address within Thailand. I included my new address on the off chance it was that easy. A few days later I got this, "Good morning. Address has been upated."

 

It would be nice if they could establish direct deposit of the monthly government checks.

[BigDUSA 71]

 

It would be nice if they could establish direct deposit of the monthly government checks.

Check out this bank. I don't know if they offer direct deposit.

 

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUSA/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUSA.aspx

Edited August 10, 2016 by BigDUSA

[RhinoTusk 4,901]

Check out this bank. I don't know if they offer direct deposit.

 

http://www.bangkokbank.com/BangkokBank/PersonalBanking/DailyBanking/TransferingFunds/TransferringIntoThailand/ReceivingFundsfromUSA/Pages/ReceivingFundsfromUSA.aspx

 

Bangkok Bank offers direct deposit of social security checks but the account has the restriction that you have to collect the money in person (i.e. so the SSA knows you're alive). This is a special account you can set up with Bangkok Bank but you're paying monthly transfer fees so it's better use a US bank for direct deposit and transfer funds to Thailand annually IMHO.

Edited August 10, 2016 by RhinoTusk

[BigDUSA 71]

 

Bangkok Bank offers direct deposit of social security checks but the account has the restriction that you have to collect the money in person (i.e. so the SSA knows you're alive). This is a special account you can set up with Bangkok Bank but you're paying monthly transfer fees so it's better use a US bank for direct deposit and transfer funds to Thailand annually IMHO.

 

Thanks for the update.

[forcebwithu 4,834]

 

Bangkok Bank offers direct deposit of social security checks but the account has the restriction that you have to collect the money in person (i.e. so the SSA knows you're alive). This is a special account you can set up with Bangkok Bank but you're paying monthly transfer fees so it's better use a US bank for direct deposit and transfer funds to Thailand annually IMHO.

 

Good info. I'll add that using direct deposit of Soc Sec to a US bank, you can then use ACH to transfer money whenever you need it to the New York branch of Bangkok Bank.

 

For those that missed it, good thread on International transfers (American Bank to Thai Bank)

[JONPAT 222]

 

It would be nice if they could establish direct deposit of the monthly government checks.

they do if you will pay the Bangkok Bank fee. I am sure I did a couple years ago. Bangkok

Bank in New York has a RTN and SS will send to any RTN.

Edited August 13, 2016 by JONPAT

[forcebwithu 4,834]

Figured this old topic was an appropriate place to post the soc sec good news that just hit my inbox.