Lanna Prince
American looking for information about Cambodia
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About me
American
Lives in Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
Speaks English, French, some Thai, some Arabic
Registration: 28 November 2018
U.S. social security direct-deposit transfers to Cambodia by Lanna Prince
Can anyone recommend a Cambodian bank that deals with U.S. Soc. Sec. Int'l Direct-Deposit (IDD) payments to retirees? I am relocating to Cambodia and need to arrange an special account for this purpose. Thanks. Lanna Prince
JoeKhmer: You might be interested to know I emailed nine Cambo banks asking them whether they handled SSA IDD accounts for American retirees, and ONLY ONE even bothered to answer. It was Campu bank (Cambodian Public Bank). LannaPrince Read More
U.S. social security direct-deposit transfers to Cambodia by Lanna Prince
Can anyone recommend a Cambodian bank that deals with U.S. Soc. Sec. Int'l Direct-Deposit (IDD) payments to retirees? I am relocating to Cambodia and need to arrange an special account for this purpose. Thanks. Lanna Prince
I will do so. Thanks MPmiles to go. Read More
U.S. social security direct-deposit transfers to Cambodia by Lanna Prince
Can anyone recommend a Cambodian bank that deals with U.S. Soc. Sec. Int'l Direct-Deposit (IDD) payments to retirees? I am relocating to Cambodia and need to arrange an special account for this purpose. Thanks. Lanna Prince
Hello Joe Khmer: I've been dealing with the SSA's FBU Manila office since last November, and they haven't been too helpful. SSA never provides guidance on what the banks' requirements are, and won't even give us a list of banks ... Read More
U.S. social security direct-deposit transfers to Cambodia
Can anyone recommend a Cambodian bank that deals with U.S. Soc. Sec. Int'l Direct-Deposit (IDD) payments to retirees? I am relocating to Cambodia and need to arrange an special account for this purpose. Thanks. Lanna Prince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
GuidoVN: Yes, I am an American national. Your comments pretty well summarize what I have read to date: rules vary, and can change with the weather. Living in VN will be quite an adventure, I can tell! Thanks for your input. Lanna Prince Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
OceanBeach92107 Immensely valuable info and I will follow through and advise. Will obviously approach Agribank. Will advise you in return when this is all up and running. Not likely before June/July. I can cfm that SSA/Manila will not disclose ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
alanjohnconnon: Thanks for that bank name. It is not the first time I see Sacombank mentioned as easy to deal with. Lanna Prince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
Thanks again, Ocean Beach! Lanna Prince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
alanjohnconnon: Will certainly agree with that. Thanks. Lanna Prince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
Thanks for that alanJohnconnon: Pray tell, with which bank? I have been all over the net these past 2-3 weeks trying to sort out the transfer of my U.S. monthly pension via SSA direct-deposit into a VN bank and have run into one obstacle after ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
Thanks Andy Passenger. Lanna Prince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
AndyPassenger: Kindly advise which bank(s) are not requiring TRC's, and how recently was the account opened? Many thanks. LannaPrince Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
OceanBeach: Thanks again for yesterday's explanatory on accounts. When applying for a new bank account in VN, is it a requirement that one has a TRC? It seems a retiree cannot obtain a TRC as he isn't working in a company (employment ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
OceanBeach: Thanks. Will digest this and get back to you if I have further questions or if new info comes my way on this subject. Regards LannaPrince Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
OceanBeach92107 Thanks. I am at newbie at this and not quite sure how to maneuver about through these forums. I do appreciate your knowledge on these issues! I replied to Dee-bee (on the first site) with the updated Jan. 2019 list of countries ... Read More
$U.S. at ATM? by deebee123
Hello- From experience, I know that many countries who use the US Dollar as a "secondary" currency give people the option of withdrawing local currency [b]OR[/b] dollars from ATM's. Is this also the case in Vietnam? In other words, can ...
OceanBeach92107 Thanks. I am at newbie at this and not quite sure how to maneuver about through these forums. I do appreciate your knowledge on these issues! I replied to Dee-bee (on the first site) with the updated Jan. 2019 list of countries ... Read More
$U.S. at ATM? by deebee123
Hello- From experience, I know that many countries who use the US Dollar as a "secondary" currency give people the option of withdrawing local currency [b]OR[/b] dollars from ATM's. Is this also the case in Vietnam? In other words, can ...
Dee-Bee: SSA/Manila have sent me the updated list of countries to which the SSA will direct-deposit, and Vietnam has been added to that list in the past 12 months, as I recall. The updated January 2019 list of countries is linked below. I was ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Gents/Ladies: I will bring in my monthly SSA pension from the USA direct-deposit. Need confirmation Vietcom & SACOM are best banks to deal with? Will not be employed so will be doing this with a 6-month or 12-month tourist or business visa. ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ... Read More
$U.S. at ATM? by deebee123
Hello- From experience, I know that many countries who use the US Dollar as a "secondary" currency give people the option of withdrawing local currency [b]OR[/b] dollars from ATM's. Is this also the case in Vietnam? In other words, can ...
Gents: I don't see a recent forum for opening a new bank account. If I missed it, pls direct me there. I will bring in my monthly SSA pension from the USA direct-deposit. Need confirmation Vietcom & SACOM are best banks to deal with? Will ... Read More
SSA benefit recipients by GuestPoster678
Not sure if others here in Vietnam have the same problem with mail delivery as I do when it comes to the U.S. Social Security Administration. But again this year I did not receive my SSA-7162. Each year I have had my benefits stopped. So you may ...
Hello Vagabonmade: I got my notice of the new figures only yesterday the 7th (I currently reside in Chiang Mai, but relocating to HCMC in May). My direct-deposit was made on the 3rd of this month, as per usual. You my get your notice in a couple ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello Ocean Beach: You make a very important point. When I wrote to the FBU unit in Manila in November/December, I specifically requested clarification whether Vietnamese banks required a certain visa status of US citizens to open a Direct-Deposit ... Read More
SSA benefit recipients by GuestPoster678
Not sure if others here in Vietnam have the same problem with mail delivery as I do when it comes to the U.S. Social Security Administration. But again this year I did not receive my SSA-7162. Each year I have had my benefits stopped. So you may ...
If you have yet to resolve this issue, suggest you contact these people who are responsible for SSA issues for all South-East Asian countries. I had a similar problem a few years ago, and my delayed SSA payment was delivered into my direct-deposit ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster584
Hi, Having lived with my Vietnamese girlfriend in HCM for the last 7 years or so we have just about given up on wading through the paperwork to get married in Vietnam . .. So, maybe Thailand would be easier. Anyone here been through the process ...
Diobas: $2,000. is outrageous. Best to speak with a consular officer at the UK Embassy who is familiar with the authentication of translated documents for the Vietnamese authorities, as I suggested a few minutes ago. Let us know how you do with ... Read More
Marriage in Thailand by GuestPoster584
Hi, Having lived with my Vietnamese girlfriend in HCM for the last 7 years or so we have just about given up on wading through the paperwork to get married in Vietnam . .. So, maybe Thailand would be easier. Anyone here been through the process ...
Diobas: Based on my experience working with lawyers in Thailand, suggest the following: 1. Ask the British Embassy in VN to recommend a translation service for your UK document; 2. Have the document translated, and insure the translation includes ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Thai_FX and Good_Man: Gents: After two reminders, I finally got --not one, but two-- replies from the FBU unit in Manila concerning my queries about SS direct-deposit in Vietnam just in the past two weeks. OceanBeach92107's post with the ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Thanks for that, Thai_FX. Will advise when I get a reply from MNL SSA. Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Good_Man / tunnelrat69 I have been on SSA direct-deposit to my Thai bank account for more than 4 years, and the deal with SSA is that the funds are to be automatically deposited into my acc't in Thai Baht. (I am relocating to HCMC next April, ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Both Good_Man and tunnelrat69: Thanks for your good points. --I have been getting my SSA pension via transfer to my Bangkok Bank [BBL] acc't, first in Bangkok and later in Chiang Mai, without difficulty whatsoever for over four years. --Our ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Good-Man Is "BIDV" the bank about to handle your SSA pension transfers? Phillip ("Lanna Prince") Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Good-Man: The latest SSA list (showing VN listed for direct-deposit SSA transfers) is linked in Report #7 from Budman 1 above. I too noticed Vietnam was missing from the original link posted in the opening messages. Lanna Lord Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello again Diazo. Yes, I am familiar with the annual confirmatory letters from the SSA. I tried to get info from the MNL SSA office twice in the past two months (concerning my impending transfer from TH to VN next April--and have gotten zero ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello Diazo and thanks for your reply. I have lived outside the USA for over 40 years and have current savings accounts in Philippines and Thailand only. Would still prefer an HCMC bank for this purpose, at least at the outset of my Viet stay ... Read More
U.S. SSA and Veterans Benefits in Vietnam Update by OceanBeach92107
Vietnam has been ADDED by the Social Security Administration to the list of countries with a Direct Deposit agreement with the United States: ...
Hello: I am a newbie on this forum, still resident in Thailand, arriving in HCMC in April 2019 intending to retire there. I confirmed that Vietnam are now enrolled in the SSA Direct-Deposit scheme for SS pensions since Feb. 2018. Which bank(s) in ... Read More