ATM - checking or savings
 

Do the ATMs in Thailand allow the option of withdrawal from either savings or checking? I've found in some countries that there is no option and it withdraws automatically from checking.

Any experience?

Thanks

i do not believe they ask you which type of account...

I never had a choice at any atm in bkk.

Trevor

We usually use the airport ATM's which do not ask. Best to have sufficient funds in your checking just to be certain.

All ATMs in Thailand WILL ask, if you push the right buttons! ;-)

If you use the "quick cash" menu item, it will take it out of your 'default' account (usually checking for US cards), but if you push the "withdrawal" button it will ask which account you want to take cash out of.

i usually use the ayut. bank machines if i can as there is never a service charge....they are the bright yellow ones....their english is well written also

Thanks for the responses. I've heard many ATMs have a limit of 10,000 Baht. Is this correct?

Also, it has been suggested to withdraw 9,900 to get smaller (100B) notes. Any luck doing this?

Most machines don't offer 100 baht notes - in fact, I've never seen a machine that did. I just take out the large bills and (at the ariport) walk to an exchange window and get smaller change.

According to my sister in law, who is a Bank Manager, ATMs in Thailand have either 1,000 or 500 Baht notes, though a few may have combinations. Machines are limited to a maximum of 20 notes per transaction; therefore you can get 20,000 Baht or 10,000 Baht per withdrawal.

You are more likely to find ATMs offering 100 baht notes in Bangkok, but they do exist elsewhere, we certainly have them in Chiang Mai.

Tangata, that is useful information.

Is the number in your last sentence supposed to be 1000 rather than 100?

Yes Kathie, it should be 1,000.