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[Draz]

KEB Itaewon branch

Compared to other banks in Korea, 10/10.

The only problem I've had was with the online banking. I did manage to log into it once, but it took a long time to figure out and I couldn't really figure out what was going on once I was in. It's in English, but only sort of. It's not really clear what you can and cannot do. I don't like things I don't understand, especially when it's the only way to access my money when I'm not in Korea.

[ovid]

Hana Magic Bank

General: Hana Magic is a great bank but with three big problems. First, they are not as common to find as Shinhan bank and it's not strange to find a branch close down. Second, they tend to have the most problems with their ATM's, especially around holidays. Although they rarely happen (probably about twice a year), it's the only bank I know that actually has out of order ATM's and this can be very problematic as it tends to happen before holidays. Third, you cannot wire money internationally through online banking. I know KEB and Shinhan do offer this.
6.5/10

English: Great (though I think this is more regional). However, you can utilize online banking completely in English which is very helpful.
10/10

Online Banking: Pretty much what you would expect from any bank back home. The ability to do transfers, make bill payments, and check balances.
10/10

Services: They don't offer a lot of the banking options that Shinhan offers and their credit card doesn't really give you the huge benefits other banks do.
6/10


Overall, I would change banks if I wasn't so used to using Hana Magic bank. Out of habit I've stayed with this bank and I probably will be changing soon.