mak wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 11:35 am

Hope it works out. I received my SS deposit Dec 1 in a US bank. For 10 years I used to have SS deposited in my BBL account. A few years ago I changed and now have the SS deposits go to a US bank.

Does that give you more 'instant' access via ATM anywhere in the world versus the SS-specific BBL account?

US Treasury maybe bankrupt

tamada wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 2:59 pm

mak wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 11:35 am

Hope it works out. I received my SS deposit Dec 1 in a US bank. For 10 years I used to have SS deposited in my BBL account. A few years ago I changed and now have the SS deposits go to a US bank.

Does that give you more 'instant' access via ATM anywhere in the world versus the SS-specific BBL account?

Yes. Also it shortens the loop from: US gov-BBL NY-BBL BKK- BBL Udon to: US gov-US bank.

mak wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 6:16 pm

tamada wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 2:59 pm

mak wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 11:35 am

Hope it works out. I received my SS deposit Dec 1 in a US bank. For 10 years I used to have SS deposited in my BBL account. A few years ago I changed and now have the SS deposits go to a US bank.

Does that give you more 'instant' access via ATM anywhere in the world versus the SS-specific BBL account?

Yes. Also it shortens the loop from: US gov-BBL NY-BBL BKK- BBL Udon to: US gov-US bank.

Same. Deposited to a US bank and then use my handy-dandy no-fee on international ATM withdrawals ATM card and get access overnight -- if I want it.

tamada wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 2:56 pm

mak wrote: ↑

December 3, 2017, 1:18 pm

BBL has special accounts to receive SS deposits. Transfers and withdrawals can only be made in person and only at the specific branch.

Thanks for that info. Didn't know it was a specific use, heavily restricted account.

Just a quick followup on the restricted accounts. This is a U.S. government requirement for direct deposit to foreign banks. It is to insure only the person who is suppose to receive money is one getting it, thus no ATM cards or online transfers allowed.