The most commonly accepted cards are Visa and MasterCard. American Express is typically only accepted at high-end hotels and restaurants. Contact your bank and your credit-card provider before you leave home and notify them of your upcoming trip so that your accounts aren't suspended due to suspicious overseas activity.
Tipping is not generally expected in Thailand, though it is appreciated. The exception is loose change from a large restaurant bill — if a meal costs B and you pay with a B note, some Thais will leave the change. Thais respect a good haggler. This usually results in a discount. I do that here in Australia but the last time we were in Thailand I didn't have it set up on my phone so I don't know. You can bet that if it's reached Far North Queensland they'll have it in Thailand already.
I have found the best way to spend money in Thailand is by using my Transferwise account. It is similar to Monzo, but where you pay the Mastercard exchange rates tilted in their favour , Transferwise uses the rate that you see on Google or the bank 'base' rate.
You do pay a fraction of a percent, but it works out cheaper. Hi, thanks for the info. I'm going to Bangkok for 5 nights. I know I should change money at Thailand as they give the best exchange rate. But then should I take out all the cash in my home country first which is the money I planned to use during my stay? No, you can buy currency in Thailand using your card at a bank or currency exchange place. Don't stress, all will be fine.
Thanks very much for your helpful blog! We're in Chiang Mai right now. Contents hide. Save on Every Electronic Payment. Prepaid Travel Money Cards. Withdrawing Cash Without Fees in Thailand. Limit Cash Usage. Should You Tip in Thailand? For Americans. Starling Monzo and Revolut. A stunning Novotel property on Phuket, we stayed here last year. Paying for accommodation by card, is always a good idea.
Want to find out more about this dream of a hotel? For street food and markets, bring cash and your best haggling skills. Beware petty thieves wherever crowds gather, keep your travel money thief-proof. Will you need cash or credit card in Thailand? You need both. For markets, street stalls, tuk tuks and songtaews, you will certainly need cash. For convenience stores, shopping malls , hotels, larger restaurants and more, you can use your credit card.
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This is the best way to get currency quickly. You will find them in major shopping centres and towns. Our tip, is that the exchange rates are better in your CBD than what you'd find further out.
Find the best currency exchange in your states CBD here. Most banks do exchange currency. The issue is that they often have high fees, and don't offer very good rates. It's always better to compare rates elsewhere before deciding, but as a standard rule it's best to avoid your bank. Especially for a popular currency like THB. Yes, you can buy currency at the airport. But that doesn't mean you should. While it's convenient, it's also very expensive.
If you have run out of time before your trip, it's definitely better to buy currency when you get to Thailand, or use your Aussie debit card instead.
If you decide to buy your currency when you get to Thailand, the first thing you'll need to do is make sure you have Australian dollars in cash.
This way you can exchange it when you get there. Similar to in doing it in Australia, it's best to avoid buying currency at the airport and the bank, and better to do it in one of the major city centres. There are many money exchange booths you will find in the streets of popular areas. Just make sure you're carefully counting what they give you.
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