Bank Drafts in Cambodia?

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Bank Drafts in Cambodia?

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Do any of the banks offer bank drafts?

In particular, ABA would be preferable if anyone has experience with bank drafts (preferable) or certified cheques with them.

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I've used them from ANZ to buy cars previously, I'd guess most banks would provide such a service. Bouncing a cheque in Cambodia carries a prison sentence, so these are quite 'certified' also.
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Re: Bank Drafts in Cambodia?

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Spigzy wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:37 pm I've used them from ANZ to buy cars previously, I'd guess most banks would provide such a service. Bouncing a cheque in Cambodia carries a prison sentence, so these are quite 'certified' also.
Thanks Spigzy. Which bank(s) have you used?

The only thing I can find close is a cashiers check from Acleda. Do the other banks offer these? I tried searching online on their sites without any luck, outside of the Acleda "Cashiers Check". Is their Cashiers Check depositable (with guarantee) at other banks?
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Re: Bank Drafts in Cambodia?

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How are these transactions usually handled here (i.e. > $100K). I've done a couple transactions here that were maybe half that, but, counting out and checking each note on a bigger transaction sounds like fucking misery. Just the smaller transactions I've done have been a big fucking song and dance while they check the bills. Hence the desire for a bank draft.

Not that I trust the banks (looking at you ABA, who once gave me over $27K without even checking my passport...). WTF.
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