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Banking Services

Banking Services

To open a bank account, Exchange and Visiting students are required to request a certification letter from the Student Exchange Office, International Affairs, located at A244, 2nd floor, Aditayathorn Building.

Required documents to open a bank account:

Required Documents to open a bank account:

  • Passport (original)

  • Certification letter from the Student Exchange Office (Processing time: 5 working days)

  • MUIC Student ID card

  • Valid student visa (Non-Immigrant ED)

  • Thai phone number (required to register for mobile banking)

  • Initial deposit (500–1,000 THB for a savings account)

Note: This procedure applies only at the Siam Commercial Bank branch on campus. On-campus ATM stations are available in the lobby of MUIC Building 1 and on the 1st floor of the Aditayathorn Building, among other locations. ATM withdrawals limit: 20,000 Baht per day.

Estimated Basic Cost of Living

(approximate exchange rate: 1 USD = 32 Baht)

ItemCost
Accommodations7,000 - 33,000 baht/month
Utilities2,000 - 4,000 baht/month
Food/ Meals9,000 - 12,000 baht/month
Books/ Course Materials5,000 baht/trimester
Local Transportation6,000 baht/month