TAGTHAi Easy Pay – Thailand’s First Foreign Tourist e-Wallet

Thailand is one of the most favorite destination, which is visited by Millions of tourists every year. During a trip, most foreign tourists usually rely on cash, credit cards, or mobile payment apps from their home countries like the Alipay app from China to purchase food and goods. 

However, these options come with some challenges. Currency exchanges may not be easy to find, international card transactions are often charged with high fees, and some foreign mobile wallet systems may not be available to pay with ‘PromptPay’ in Thailand.

So, it is essential to implement user-friendly digital payment solutions to sustain the growth of becoming a top travel destination such as a tourist e-wallet that enhances convenience and supports contactless payments. This will make transactions easier and encourage even more spending.

Payment Solutions for Visitors in Thailand

If you want an easier way to handle your payments while exploring the Land of Smiles, you’re not alone! Let’s check out if any of these situations sound familiar to your experiences:

• Spent way too much time searching for a currency exchange shop?
• Shocked by high transaction fees on your credit card after your trip ended?
• Getting Stuck at local stores when your mobile wallet doesn’t work with local QR payments?

If all above questions sound like you, no worries! With TAGTHAi Easy Pay, the first e-wallet for foreign tourists will make your trip smoother and more convenient. 

Just a few taps on TAGTHAi Easy Pay, you can enjoy seamless, cashless and contactless payments anywhere across Thailand.

TAGTHAi Easy Pay: Level Up Your Cashless Experience 

Imagine a payment solution designed specifically for international visitors - this innovative feature lets tourists experience seamless payments anywhere in Thailand by scanning Thai QR payment named ‘PromptPay’. This unique feature enables all tourists to travel freely, and experience seamless payment. 

For those who are interested to get TAGTHAi Easy Pay to scan and pay at any restaurants, shopping malls, street markets, or even transport services, they need to register the PAY&TOUR prepaid card first. Then, connect the prepaid card on TAGTHAi’s e-Wallet to link its balance.

When the verification is completed, travelers can avoid currency exchange issues, get competitive exchange rates, and make secure transactions at any restaurants, shopping malls, street markets, and even transport services. 

Terms and Conditions

Conditions for product application

• Target: Foreign tourists*
• Age: 20 years and older
• Application format: In-person at KBank FX booth
• Limitation: Limited to one person/e-Wallet
• Required documents: Passport

Limits

• Transaction size: 100,000 Baht
• Top-up at KASIKORNBANK foreign exchange booth: 100,000 Baht/transaction
• Transaction limit/month: 300,000 Baht
• Refund (total amount) at KBank FX booth: Based on the balance in the e-Wallet
• Withdraw at KBank ATMs (K-ATMs): Up to 10,000 Baht/transaction/day
  
  **Cash withdraw at K-ATM is available from 00:30 to 22:00

Payment for goods and services in Thailand

• Payment via EDC at any store accepting VISA card in Thailand - based on the balance available; the amount must not exceed the balance in the e-Wallet
• QR code payment at any bank in Thailand - based on the balance available; the amount must not exceed the balance in the e-Wallet
• Service cancellation: Request total refund and cancel the service at KBank FX booth
• Buyback guarantee with same rate*
• You can get a refund for the remaining balance with the same rate*. Please note that this term is for customers who exchange money in Thai Baht and top-up in PAY&TOUR only. The amount shall not exceed 10% and a refund within 15 days from the first time of Top-up money in PAY&TOUR

Security

Your security is our priority. You can activate or deactivate the card by yourself. In case of a lost or stolen card, you can immediately suspend your card via TAGTHAi.

Validity

Card Validation: 1 year

The company reserves the right to change any of its benefits, terms and conditions, without prior notice. In the situation of any disputes or disagreements, the company’s decision shall be final.

Other Payment Options in Thailand : A Guide for Foreign Tourists

Whether you are a tourist or a local, understanding the different payment methods can save you time and avoid some payment issues. Let’s explore each in detail:

Cash: Thailand is undergoing a digital payment transition. But cash is still the most common payment way in the country, particularly for small purchases, street food, local markets, and rural areas. The official currency is the Thai Baht., and cash withdrawals are easy to get from ATMs available in cities and tourist areas. By the way, type of payments are evolving with the increasing of mobile banking, Thai QR payment (PromptPay), and digital wallets such as TrueMoney Wallet, LinePay, etc while debit and credit cards are also widely used. 

Debit and credit cards:  International credit cards are commonly accepted in most tourist areas. Visa and Mastercard are the two most widely used. Tourists can use their existing cards to make payments at many restaurants, hotels, and retail stores.

Mobile banking: Top-tier banks in Thailand, such as Kasikornbank, Bangkok Bank, Siam Commercial Bank, and Krungthai Bank, provide banking apps that work seamlessly, allowing users to transfer money, pay bills, and check their balances. However, only Thais and expats with a bank account can access their mobile banking systems

e-Wallets: In Thailand, many digital wallets, such as Line Pay, TrueMoney Wallet, and Rabbit Line Pay, are widely used for small purchases, making cashless transactions more convenient.

Thai QR Payments, also known as ‘PromptPay’: Many restaurants, shops, and even local vendors display their PromptPay QR codes to receive payments securely. Both PromptPay and mobile banking apps make each transaction easy for everyone, including foreign tourists.

Choose Your Payment Option for Exploring Thailand

The choice is yours! Choose the payment option that suits you best. TAGTHAi Easy Pay could be the perfect solution if you’re looking for convenience and security. 

Register easily - just stop by KBank Foreign Exchange Booths to  exchange your money and apply PAY&TOUR prepaid card, then download TAGTHAi  App to connect your e-wallet.

For more information on PAY&TOUR prepaid card, contact the K-Contact Center at 02-8888888. For TAGTHAi Easy Pay e-wallet, add line official @tagthai or text via whatApps +66 66 114 1955.