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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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 Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:28 am Post subject: MF's |
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It was like pulling teeth.
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turkishlover25
Joined: 15 Mar 2009
Location: Illinois; USA
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:32 am Post subject: |
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| Once I figure out anything about my own bank here (KEB) I will be back to learn more from Mister Slick. |
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roadwork
Joined: 24 Nov 2008
Location: Goin' up the country
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 5:44 am Post subject: |
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Yeah, that branch in Itaewon is full of jerks. I tried to get an account with an international Visa debit card and they told me that foreigners can't get one. I went to the local branch in my podunk town and the guy told me he can't give me a credit card. When I explained what it was that I wanted he said no problem and wanted to open an account right there. Next week on my day off, I will switch from Woori to KEB.
What I don't understand is that they think that is the only way we can get money out of the country. What's the difference in withdrawing money from my account, exchanging it at the airport and spending it overseas vs. using a debit card? It still leaves the country, and I still lose money on the exchange rate. |
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cdninkorea
Joined: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:02 am Post subject: |
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Is the site where you buy and trade in English? Also, do you happen to have a link that says it's possible, or a number of someone I can talk to? I'd like to set this up too, but I'm expecting a fight.
Also, were they being real jerks about it, or is it possible that they were acting purely out of innocent ignorance? |
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diver
Joined: 16 Jun 2003
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:02 am Post subject: |
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I know some people have had luck with their KEB branches, but the one in Dunsan, Daejeon is horrible.
I've been much happier at SC First. |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:18 am Post subject: |
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According to the rep I spoke to, they will have an English site up in the middle of September on which you can buy and sell funds online. Now it is in Korean.
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KYC
Joined: 11 May 2006
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:12 pm Post subject: |
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| KEB claims to cater to foreigners with their expat banking and crap, but their CS SUCKS....ESPECIALLY KEB itaewon. Their reps are idiots. Every time I went there, my boil literally was boiling. |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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benji1422
Joined: 02 Jun 2009
Location: Los Angeles & Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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| Can I open a bank account with just a passport at any of these KEB branches? |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:14 pm Post subject: |
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They also asked me for my ARC. I have heard from another poster that it has been done without an ARC, but I don't know for sure that that is true.
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| Can I open a bank account with just a passport at any of these KEB branches? |
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typo
Joined: 16 Jun 2009
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| Posted: Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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| KEB claims to cater to foreigners with their expat banking and crap, but their CS SUCKS....ESPECIALLY KEB itaewon. Their reps are idiots. Every time I went there, my boil literally was boiling. |
Ah, I see. You used the word "literally" exactly the opposite of what you meant. As if you wanted to assign the definition of the word "figuratively" to "literally." Good one.
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pocariboy73
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:30 am Post subject: |
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OP,
Personaly, I don't think the "nationalistic" lady bank teller gives two poops what you choose to do with the profits on your ESL salary investments.
Your negative attitide towards Koreans I think is jading reality for you.
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endo
Joined: 14 Mar 2004
Location: Seoul...my home
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| Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 2:54 am Post subject: |
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| Are you a foreigner? Have you ever tried to deal with Korean banks? |
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pocariboy73
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
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| Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:18 am Post subject: |
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| Are you a foreigner? Have you ever tried to deal with Korean banks? |
Yes I am a foreigner. And yes I've had my fair share f troubles with the banks here. But, the banks in my home country are not fun to deal with either. Being a foreigner, no matter where you are, makes the situation that much worse.
However, I highly doubt it was the "nationalistic" attitude of the lady bank teller which caused the OP's probems.
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| It was like pulling teeth. Once the teller figured out that I would be able to own securities, then take the money out and wire it out of the country anytime I pleased, she started freaking out. Every drop of blood in her nationalistic Korean body started writhing. I mean absolutely squirming in agony. Keep in mind this is KEB which has the best reputation for service to foreigners. She's still writhing in agony. |
Instead, I'd say it was her lack of knowledge with KEB's modernized policy with respect to foreigner banking. The policies and regulations are often updated on their English website before it is passed on down to the tellers and and bank managers. |
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Trevor
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:31 am Post subject: |
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I'll clarify. First of all, the transaction literally took an hour and a half. I got there at two and left after three thirty. The female teller spent an inordinate amount of time clarifying what my intentions with the money were. Specifically, she wished to know if I planned on taking it out of the country. I answered that I might and it was important to me to have that ability (well, of course...it's my money and I don't have a Korean passport).
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