Should I take cash to Thailand?

You won't want to carry too much cash with you in Thailand, so using a card is ideal. However, your regular bank card may come with high foreign transaction fees. Avoid this by getting a dedicated travel money card from a service like Wise or Revolut.



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A passport and a boarding pass are required when you declare on the form. If you enter Thailand via land/sea, you will need to have cash of or equivalent to 20,000 Baht per person or 40,000 Baht per family.

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How much cash can you bring into Thailand? What are the limits? Details of the customs regulations in Thailand can be found on the Thai Customs Board website. According to the details available online, you can bring up to $20,000 - or the equivalent - into Thailand, without needing to take any specific action.

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The short answer is yes, you can use your credit card in Thailand. However, although credit cards are commonly-used in Thailand (especially in more touristy areas), cash is still normally preferred there, so keep in mind that you might not be able to use your credit card everywhere.

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Tipping in Thailand is not customary and there are no requirements to tip anyone, leaving a small gratuity for great service is appreciated, but unlike other parts of the world you will never see a Thai service provider with their hand out expecting to be tipped.

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Exchange rates are almost always better in Thailand, and a good strategy is to take enough local currency for your first day or so, and change the rest once you arrive.

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Thailand tourist visa holders must be able to prove that they have adequate funds equivalent to at least THB 20,000 per person or THB 40,000 per family. For on arrival Thailand visa, they must be able to prove that they have adequate funds equivalent to at least THB 10,000 per person or THB 20,000 per family.

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