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banking Sep 4, 2026

BOT fee standards took effect for basic cards and selected payment services

Bank of Thailand standards effective from 1 September 2026 set availability and fee limits for basic ATM/debit cards and selected payment services, while other transaction costs and product conditions may still apply.

Status: Confirmed

By Thailand Expat Services Editorial Team • 2 min read

#banking #payments #policy #guidance

banking Sep 21, 2025

Correction: Site update corrected

Correction published 7 August 2026. The earlier claim that the banking hub was complete or current as of September 2025 has been withdrawn.

Status: Correction

By Thailand Expat Services • 1 min read

#launch #banking #payments #expats #correction #editorial-review