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sarbonn
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Michigan
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 Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:41 pm Post subject: Which KEB branch would you recommend? |
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I know that people have said good things about using KEB, especially for sending money back to a US account, so I'm curious which branch would you recommend for opening an account. I guess I'm trying to figure out which one has been conducive to making wire transfers, providing an international card, and speaks decent English so that it's not a crap shoot every time you go into the bank.
I'm going to have to establish an account soon as the first paycheck comes on the 10th. I know my boss has a bank he wants everyone to use, but I want to establish an account with a bank that I know will make this journey a lot less of a hassle over time. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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| I like the one in the Hyundai Department Store in Dong-gu, Ulsan! That probably won't help you unless you are in Ulsan, but I thought I would throw it out there since you didn't mention where you are. |
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sarbonn
Joined: 14 Oct 2008
Location: Michigan
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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| Good point. Sorry about that. I'm in Seoul, specifically in Gangnam_gu. |
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huck
Joined: 19 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:02 pm Post subject: |
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The Itaewon branch has a separate area for foreigners, where all of the tellers speak English.
However, you probably still won't get an international ATM card. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| Here in Ulsan I got an international ATM. It states it can be used abroad on the back of the card. |
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ben-ja-mas
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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| losing_touch wrote: |
| Here in Ulsan I got an international ATM. It states it can be used abroad on the back of the card. |
Until you go abroad. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I have no doubt that it will work. It is clearly printed on the back that it can be used in international ATM's. It cannot be used as a debit card. Another teacher did not request this ability, got a different card, and cannot use it abroad. Again, this is clearly stated on the card. |
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ben-ja-mas
Joined: 20 Jan 2008
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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| losing_touch wrote: |
| I have no doubt that it will work. It is clearly printed on the back that it can be used in international ATM's. It cannot be used as a debit card. Another teacher did not request this ability, got a different card, and cannot use it abroad. Again, this is clearly stated on the card. |
Ok like I say wait till you go abroad. I beg to differ. |
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losing_touch
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Location: Ulsan - I think!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 31, 2008 8:46 pm Post subject: |
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| I will let you know next month. Nonetheless, others who have the same card have not had any problems at all in Japan, Thailand, and the US. |
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sojourner1
Joined: 17 Apr 2007
Location: Where meggi swim and 2 wheeled tractors go sput put chug alugg pug pug
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 9:54 am Post subject: |
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| I'd say any branch is a pick. Just go and try what you seek to do. If failing, then try again elsewhere. |
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safeblad
Joined: 17 Jul 2006
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 10:32 am Post subject: |
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I have a KEB international ATM card. Its worked in the UK and the USA just fine.
Now if I could only get my internet banking to work.... |
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Xuanzang
Joined: 10 Apr 2007
Location: Sadang
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| Posted: Sat Nov 01, 2008 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Itaewon is too busy though unless you have time on your hands to wait. |
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