How to enable online shopping in Bangkok Bank (Bualuang)

After opening a bank account with Bangkok Bank and receiving a bank card, I tried to top up my mobile phone balance from this card, and it turned out that the card did not work.

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I tried to make online purchases using this card, and it also turned out that the card does not work. At the same time, the card worked normally for withdrawing cash and paying for purchases in stores.

I encountered a similar situation with a bank card issued by Krungsri, I wrote about this in the note “Why does Krungsri bank card not work for online purchases and for cash withdrawals abroad (SOLVED)”.

You might think that similar steps are needed to link a bank card to a bank account, but this time you need to activate your Bangkok Bank card for online purchases in a different way.

Why can't pay with Bangkok Bank card online

I received a hint via SMS:

If you wish to make an online purchase with your debit card, please call Bualuang Phone 1333. (DBOO)

That is, to enable the ability to buy online using a Bangkok Bank plastic card, you need to call the phone number 1333. The electronic assistant will offer you a choice of hints in Thai or English. Following the prompts of the assistant, you will be able to enable online shopping, as well as select a daily limit for online shopping.

How to change the daily limit for a Bangkok Bank card

If, after setting the limit, you decide to change the selected value, for example, increase the daily limit or reduce it to zero, then you do not have to call 1333, you can do it in online banking.

Open the Bangkok Bank (Bualuang) mobile banking app.

Go to the “More” section.

Scroll down the window that opens.

Find the “Manage debit card” item.

Select “Change debit card limits”.

Select the card for which you want to change the daily limit.

Click “Change limit”.

Select a new limit and click “Done”.