Krungthai Bank Launches Direct Cross-Currency Exchange Feature on Krungthai NEXT
Krungthai Bank launched a Direct Cross-Currency Exchange feature on its Krungthai NEXT app, allowing customers to swap foreign currencies without converting to Thai baht first and reducing transaction costs. The Global Savings account suppo
On May 7, 2026, Krungthai Bank announced the launch of a new "Direct Cross-Currency Exchange" feature on its Global Savings foreign currency savings account via the Krungthai NEXT app, reinforcing its position as a leader in international financial services. The feature allows direct currency exchanges between foreign currencies without converting to Thai baht first, reducing multi-step exchange costs and maximizing foreign currency management efficiency.
The Direct Cross-Currency Exchange supports three major currency pairs: USD/EUR, USD/GBP, and USD/JPY, providing convenient and swift solutions for travel, investment, and overseas spending through a single platform. The Global Savings account is designed as a comprehensive solution supporting savings, transfers, investment, and spending, with the ability to hold up to 20 currencies and earn interest rates up to 2.5% annually for six major currencies including USD, GBP, EUR, AUD, NZD, and CNY. Account opening and transactions are easy through the Krungthai NEXT app and can be linked with the Krungthai Travel Debit Card for seamless overseas spending.
Krungthai Bank is committed to enhancing its international financial service capabilities through technology and innovation, developing products and services tailored to modern customer lifestyles including travelers, investors, and international business operators. This enables efficient foreign currency management across all dimensions—convenient, fast, secure, and cost-effective. More details about the Global Savings account and Direct Cross-Currency Exchange feature are available at https://krungthai.com/link/globalsavings or by contacting Krungthai Contact Center at 02-111-1111.
