ThailandSend Money from Australia to Thailand
Instant PromptPay transfers or same-day delivery to all Thai banks.
How it works
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Create your account
Sign up in minutes and complete your ID verification to securely activate your account.
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Enter your recipient's details
Vell will guide you on the required information for a successful transfer.
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Send and track
Confirm your transfer and track it in real time — from your Vell app.
Why Australians use Vell to send money to Thailand
Real exchange rates
The rate you see is the rate you get. No margin hidden in the exchange rate.
Low, transparent fees
One flat fee shown upfront before you confirm. No surprises.
Two delivery speeds
Instant delivery to PromptPay International-enabled banks, or same-day delivery to all other Thai banks with a cut-off of 14:30 local time.
Direct to all major Thai banks
Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, SCB, Krungthai Bank, TMBThanachart Bank, Krungsri and more.
Track every step
Real-time notifications for you and your recipient from send to arrival.
Safe and regulated
Vell is registered with AUSTRAC and fully licensed to operate in Australia.
Sending money from Australia to Thailand
Australia has one of the largest Thai communities in the Western world, with Thai Australians concentrated in major cities and a significant population of Thai students, professionals, and families who regularly send money home. Whether you are supporting family in Bangkok or Chiang Mai, paying rent on a Thai property, covering education costs, or managing a business payment, Vell provides a fast and transparent way to send AUD to THB.
Thailand's domestic payment infrastructure has been transformed by PromptPay, the Bank of Thailand's real-time payment system. For recipients at PromptPay International-enabled banks, transfers arrive instantly around the clock. For all other Thai banks, Vell delivers funds the same business day when submitted before 14:30 local Thailand time (ICT, UTC+7).
The AUD/THB exchange rate is influenced by tourism flows, Thai export performance, global commodity markets, and the monetary policies of the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Thailand. The baht is a managed float currency, with the Bank of Thailand intervening to limit excessive volatility. That said, the rate can still move meaningfully and getting a competitive rate from your provider makes a real difference over time, particularly for senders who transfer regularly.
Unlike Australian banks, which set their own retail exchange rate and pocket the difference on every transfer, Vell offers a competitive AUD to THB rate with a single transparent fee. What you see in the calculator is what gets sent.
Use Vell's rate tracker to set an alert when AUD/THB hits your target rate →
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to send money from Australia to Thailand?
It depends on your recipient's bank. Transfers to PromptPay International-enabled banks arrive instantly. For all other Thai banks, transfers arrive the same business day when submitted before 14:30 ICT (Thailand local time, UTC+7). Transfers submitted after the cut-off arrive the following business day. You will see the estimated arrival time.
What is PromptPay and which banks support it?
PromptPay is Thailand's real-time interbank payment system, operated by the Bank of Thailand. PromptPay International enables instant cross-border transfers to connected Thai banks. Major Thai banks supporting PromptPay International include Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank (KBank), SCB, and Krungthai Bank. If your recipient's bank is PromptPay International-enabled, their transfer arrives in seconds.
What is the cut-off time for same-day transfers to non-PromptPay banks?
The cut-off is 14:30 ICT (Indochina Time, UTC+7). In Australian time zones that is 17:30 AEDT (Sydney and Melbourne), 17:00 ACDT (Adelaide), and 15:30 AWST (Perth). Transfers to non-PromptPay banks submitted before these times on a business day arrive in Thailand the same day.
What details do I need to send money to a Thai bank account?
You will need your recipient's full name, bank name, and account number. For some transfers you may also need the bank's SWIFT or BIC code. Vell will guide you through the required details during the transfer.
What is the AUD to THB exchange rate today?
The AUD/THB rate updates throughout the day based on live market conditions. Use the calculator above for the current Vell rate on your transfer amount.
Are there any hidden fees when sending money to Thailand with Vell?
No. Vell charges one flat fee shown upfront before you confirm. There are no hidden charges, no exchange rate markup, and no fees deducted from the amount your recipient receives.
Which Thai banks does Vell support?
Vell supports all major Thai banks including Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank (KBank), SCB (Siam Commercial Bank), Krungthai Bank, TMBThanachart Bank (TTB), Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), CIMB Thai, and UOB Thailand.
Is it safe to send money to Thailand with Vell?
Yes. Vell is registered with AUSTRAC. Your transfer is encrypted and tracked from send to arrival.
Can I send money to Thailand for a business payment?
Yes. Vell supports transfers to both personal and business bank accounts in Thailand, making it a practical option for businesses, contractors, and freelancers making cross-border payments.
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