Scanning Promptpay

[Citizens]

Originally Posted by Maul

Initially I wanted to try using QR to pay for in the mom n pop store and night market/street food but after seeing what you mention , guess cc and cash is still more reliable.

Might try to use QR code for payment if I’m in restaurants.

Thanks for the clarification bro





Yes initially think if this promptpay QR code reliable then don’t need to bring so much cash over but I think end of the day nothing beats cold hard cash or cc

Thanks bro

Better to carry some cash as not all merchants accept cashless..... and some will charge service fee for small amounts.

[spidey111223]

I suggest use Youtrip card. The rates are super good. Better than exchanging cash from money changer.

Originally Posted by xels

paylah works. but not DBS app.

OCBC's digital banking app works.

exchange rates are generally bad.

[bomberman18]

Originally Posted by Maul

Hello bros
Does any old birds staying in Thailand know if I can scan promptpay using DBS/POSB app for payments in Thailand?

I’m thinking will it be more convenient to just scan and pay for everything
including

-eating in restaurant/street food
-cheonging any type of massage or full service joint
-any type of purchase in 7/11 or supermarket


Hope to hear advices from all the bros who frequent Thailand

i use before promptpay transfer. i ask for the account details to transfer to.

[daizepam]

I saved all this hassle and got myself a Bkk Bank account after Covid in 2022. Local sg bank to Wise, Wise to Bkk Bank. Wise exchange rates are one of the best with low transaction fees. Scanning qr and not fumbling for cash is so convenient

[watchlover87]

Originally Posted by daizepam

I saved all this hassle and got myself a Bkk Bank account after Covid in 2022. Local sg bank to Wise, Wise to Bkk Bank. Wise exchange rates are one of the best with low transaction fees. Scanning qr and not fumbling for cash is so convenient

Wise rates or DBS promptpay better ?

[freebiez]

Promptpay to personal one was tough. I tried to pay a FL using prompt pay, sometimes can sometimes cannot. Abit weird. Like she need to activate something or what

[SoulLessIce]

Originally Posted by freebiez

Promptpay to personal one was tough. I tried to pay a FL using prompt pay, sometimes can sometimes cannot. Abit weird. Like she need to activate something or what

yes need to activate. my buddy got thai bank account so always give him money he do all the scanning and promptpay when we chiong. he mentioned the receiver must activate to be able to receive promptpay payment or QR code for others to scan.

As for the person paying no need, can transfer / scan the other party code/info.

[Jackboy]

Yes. Can use paylah to scan prompt pay qr. But the bank rate sucks. I rather use Revolut or Youtrip card to pay.

[SoulLessIce]

Originally Posted by daizepam

I saved all this hassle and got myself a Bkk Bank account after Covid in 2022. Local sg bank to Wise, Wise to Bkk Bank. Wise exchange rates are one of the best with low transaction fees. Scanning qr and not fumbling for cash is so convenient

ah i forgot to ask. as tourist we can get bank accounts?? or need work there or residency there?