Korean Job Discussion Forums

[therooster]

Ok . I previously asked if it was possible for people working for public schools to get Korean credit cards . I was told I needed an "alien Id "card . I obtained this and have since been told by the bank that it was in fact not possible for foreigners to get credit cards .

This contradicts what my Korean co teacher told me after calling the bank , as well as members on this board . New law ? Bank specific (I'm with KB) ? go with a Korean next time ?

Anyone have any experience in this dept. ?

[Atavistic]

That means it is not possible at your bank. I JUST got a Samsung credit card less than a month ago. I wrote about it here: http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=93887&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=77

[therooster]

thanks atavistic....I'll give it a look..

[mrsquirrel]

I have one as well took a week to get it

Becarefil using it on buses though.

I keep getting ripped by the bus drivers for other peoples fares or something like that.

Ok for Red buses and subway but local buses have been a bit dodgy

[Ilsanman]

You can certainly get a secured credit card. But it means you have to put a down deposit of a few million won, and that will be your limit.