Korean Job Discussion Forums

[vitald]

I went snowboarding this weekend and found out that having certain credit/debit cards will yield some pretty good discounts on lift passes and equipment rentals. I've been here for 5 months now and have a KB debit card. For those of you that have 'em, which cards do you recommend? What kind of perks do you get? I want to get a Korean credit card for times when I can't use my KB debit card (which isn't working right now at ATMs. wtf KB. people need money during the holidays).

[crossmr]

keep in mind that most foreigners can't just get a random Korean credit card. Not without difficulty. There is one..uhm..the shinhan card I think.. or is it samsung? that specifically targets foreigners. They'll send out an english speaker to get you signed up, etc. If you search you'll find it.

That said, one of my friends has the "yes" card. It gives a transit discount, depending on how much transit you take it could save you a little.

[victorology]

It really depends on your spending habits. I have a KB card that gives me 30 to 60 free phone minutes per month. It also gives me discounts at various coffee shops and movie theaters. There are other discounts but I almost never use those. I have a separate card that gives me discounts on gasoline.

If you go to the bank, they can provide a chart listing all of the cards and what discounts they provide. Try to go with a Korean friend or find a teller that can speak English.

[naturegirl321]

[crossmr]

[naturegirl321]

Thanks. It-s something I-ll have to look into, since my US credit cards have pushed my limit down to 1/10 of what it was before since I only used it once a year to buy flights.

[crossmr]

[scorpiocandy]

[vitald]

[atwood]

[SeoulMan6]

Samsung Credit Card Office in English
02-2000-8438

[deadhead]

Where/how is the best way to get a debit card? I am trying to get a debit card that I can use for purchases as well as T Money.

I have an account at KB. This morning I went there with my Korean girlfriend and tried to get a KB debit card. I filled out the forms, then the teller/clerk made a phone call and asked if foreigners could get debit cards. I was then told that foreigners can't get debit cards.

If anyone has advice on a bank that issues debit cards I would appreciate it. Between today and the atms being down last weekend, I think I am done with KB

Thanks!

[scorpiocandy]

[SeoulnPepe]

I've got a KEB card...it gives us discounts on gasoline, restaurants, starbucks, amusement parks and a few other perks. I got mine from the branch near Hannam-dong. They only give them if your school/job is recognized by the government (e.g. Uni, International/Foreign, and Public schools, International Corporations etc.); they also look at how long you've been with the school/company and how long you've been in the country also comes into play.

You'll need a tax document from your employer, your contract, a pay slip, your passport, and a few other documents to prove you're legit. Not a bad credit card...certainly more perks than the one I have from home.

[djsmnc]

The Samsung card with its lovely 25% APR. No thanks!