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dogbert
Joined: 29 Jan 2003 Location: Killbox 90210
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 7:00 am Post subject: |
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Mikhai wrote: |
SC First Bank doesn't do anything for Foreigners. I went to the Hwajon Dong Branch in Ilsan. They flat out refused to open an account. They said they do not offer banking services to foreigners. I have lived in Korea for going on three years. I had my arc card with me and my passport. The bank manager was very rude and said some really nasty things about foreigners. I wouldn't suggest anyone banking with that lot. |
I've had great service from them since they've been in business. I wholeheartedly recommend banking with them. I opened an account in minutes. |
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braunshade
Joined: 19 Apr 2006 Location: Somewhere better!
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Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 10:17 am Post subject: |
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I was denied an Expat card from KEB.
I wonder if there are any other options for a credit card.........without putting up a deposit. |
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Darkness
Joined: 12 Oct 2006
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Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2006 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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what if I dont pay my bill and go home?? lol |
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randyingsp
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Location: Greenville, SC
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:11 pm Post subject: Credit Check |
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Darkness wrote: |
what if I dont pay my bill and go home?? lol |
Does Korea have the same credit check systems in place that the US does? Don't they check your credit score with Equifax, etc? |
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randyingsp
Joined: 29 Jan 2007 Location: Greenville, SC
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 1:23 pm Post subject: Credit Check |
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Darkness wrote: |
what if I dont pay my bill and go home?? lol |
Does Korea have the same credit check systems in place that the US does? Don't they check your credit score with Equifax, etc? |
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contrarian
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Location: Nearly in NK
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:11 pm Post subject: |
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I have two Korean Credit cards. I have a Kookmin, which was originally Housing and Commercial Bank. I renewed it after the first year and didn't pay much attention. They gave me a five year card. I also have a KEB card.
That Samsung Amex sounds interesting. |
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mishlert
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Location: On the 3rd rock from the sun
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Posted: Sat Feb 03, 2007 3:42 pm Post subject: |
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I don't really use my Amex since getting the Samsung Asiana Anypass card; can use it on the subway and bus, plus 1 mile for every KW 1,000. |
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Stinky Llama
Joined: 12 Nov 2006
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Posted: Thu Feb 08, 2007 3:52 pm Post subject: |
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This may be a super silly question but where do you go to apply for the Samsung cards? And are the requirements still the same almost four years after the original post? |
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livinginkunsan
Joined: 02 Dec 2006
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Posted: Sun Feb 11, 2007 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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ya.. something more current would be extremely helpful. |
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jeffkim1972
Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Location: Mokpo
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:49 am Post subject: |
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Wangja wrote: |
Shinhan are marketing a "Manchester United" Mastercard.
I applied for a Gold one few weeks ago and collected the card today. It has a 26 million KRW limit of which 6.5 million can be incurred overseas.
(I didn't really need a(nother) card but was attarcted by the ever-so-subtle design) |
Ok, how much do you have to pull in to get a 26 Million KRW limit? I'm impressed.
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jeffkim1972
Joined: 10 Jan 2007 Location: Mokpo
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Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2007 2:54 am Post subject: |
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Is the Korean bank book really necessary? Because i have two accounts, but rarely use them. All my money goes into my American Chase Manhatten account.
From looking at my Korean accounts, it makes it seems i am unemployed because there is hardly any activity. |
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mrsquirrel
Joined: 13 Dec 2006
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 9:52 pm Post subject: |
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An update would be good.
I saw somebody got a Samsung card a few weeks back.
What criteria do they have for getting a card now. Has it changed since the LG fiasco? |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005 Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2007 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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mrsquirrel wrote: |
An update would be good.
I saw somebody got a Samsung card a few weeks back.
What criteria do they have for getting a card now. Has it changed since the LG fiasco? |
For a Samsung card I only needed my bank information, confirmation of employment at a PUBLIC school and my ARC. No deposit required.
It took about 30 days for the card to appear. |
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mishlert
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Location: On the 3rd rock from the sun
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2007 1:42 am Post subject: |
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If you want to aplly over the phone, or just wask what is needed for a Samsung Card, you can call 02 2000 8438. They speak English at that number and will answer any questions you have. |
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pkang0202
Joined: 09 Mar 2007
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Posted: Tue May 08, 2007 10:09 pm Post subject: |
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I went to KEB Bank today to try and get a credit card.
They told me that they do not have any Credit Cards for foreigners without a security deposit. They do have an "Expat Card" but that is only available to University teachers and regular employees. They told me elementary, middle, and high school public school teachers did not qualify for the Expat card.
I called the number in the post above and it was quick and painless. After faxing my ARC (front and back) along with my bankbook, Samsung is gonna setup an interview at my school where we finalize the paperwork.
They asked what kind of Samsung card I wanted. I had no idea so I just said regular VISA so they are getting me a T-Class card. 20,000 won annual fee.
Is there a better Samsung card I should ask for? Does it matter which Samsung card you have when you get the discounts at restaurants? |
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