NBTC explains that mobile banking can still be used as usual.

Bangkok: NBTC explains today, 27 May 2024, that mobile banking can still be used as usual, revealing that AMLO and commercial banks request cooperation as an intermediary in filtering mobile numbers. Banking to match To solve the problem of ghost sims with horse accounts Office of the Broadcasting Commission Television business and the National Telecommunications Commission (NBTC Office) would like to clarify. In the case of news about screening mobile banking numbers (SIM cards) linked to bank accounts, they must match. This process is currently in progress. As of May 27, 2024, mobile banking can still be used as usual. The policy is a request for cooperation from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and banks to allow the NBTC Office to act as an intermediary in coordinating with mobile phone service providers. To check information This is part of the government policy that wants to solve the problem of criminals using it as a channel for online transactions. According to the procedure, the bank will c ollect accounts with phone numbers linked to mobile banking and send them to AMLO. Then AMLO will receive the information and forward it to the NBTC office for the Office of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. NBTC separates the network before communicating with the mobile phone service provider to confirm again and send it back. For this policy, the NBTC Office has received confirmation from AMLO that if there is sufficient reason Can explain the need for use It will be at the bank's discretion to consider exemptions, such as opening mobile banking for children or youths. or elderly parents organization numbers that clearly show their identity, etc. and soon the NBTC office will have a meeting to discuss with mobile phone service providers. To facilitate service users who need to change their holder's name to match their mobile banking. Not to be an unnecessary burden on the people. By providing promotional items that are most appropriate and beneficial Source: Thai News Agency