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[Adventurer]

I have a friend who said she couldn't use it overseas for some reason.
I am thinking of traveling in about a month, so does that mean I need to take a lot of cash with me? Also, can I use my KEB card to pay for a plane ticket on-line or not?

[swinewho]

It's always worked ok for me, saying that i've heard of these stories before, so when I went in I stressed to them that it needed to work over seas - I guess they have to check a box on the computer for it to work overseas.....?

[Adventurer]

[koreatimes]

You should be able to use the global card at ATM machines, but not at stores.

Also, check the amount that can be withdrawn each day.

[mmstyle]

[littlelisa]

Even though assured it would work, the first time I used it abroad it didn't. Turns out someone had neglected to inform me I had to sign some other additional document, despite me asking if I could use it overseas and saying I was going to travel abroad and use it. After that trip, I went in to KEB and told them about the trouble (I had traveller's cheques as backup, so I was ok) and they checked and said I had to sign some additional paper to unlock it to use it abroad. I had no trouble using it abroad anywhere at ATMs. Double check that it is unlocked for use abroad, bring a backup anyway just in case, and then once it works overseas once you are fine.

[Evanzinho]

It's always worked overseas for me, just make sure you use it at an ATM with the Plus logo.

[Adventurer]

[12ax7]

You probably have to enter in the ATM that it's a credit card if it doesn't work at first. That's what I must do with my card.

One thing...Make sure that when it's time to replace your card that you demand the same one. My bank called, claiming it was time to replace my card. When I received the new card, it was a domestic one. When I complained, they claimed that foreigners can't have international debit cards (which is a lie, since I have one). My guess is that someone probably figured they'd increase their profits if we used credit cards instead.

[koreatimes]

No, you don't need credit cards.

Those will take longer to process. A simple debit card like global can be given on the same day.

[Weigookin74]

If you go abroad, you should have credit cards from your home country. I know some of those international machines that supposedly take debit have never accepted my RBC debit card. So, I use my foriegn credit cards. I usually transfer money to my account back home, use my credit card and then transfer from my bank account to my credit card account.

I did try to use my Korean debit card abroad and of course it wouldn't work. Racist a$$holes!

Anyways, my point is don't put your eggs in one basket. Always have a plan B. Even if they tell you, your card will work, I'd always have a backup. I've heard of people who got verbal assurance it would work and then it didn't. Really put them in a bad spot somewhere's else in the world. Not somewhere you want to be.

[mmstyle]

Weigookin, you are absolutely right. I always have a back up, too! And, I have had to use it, even in countries where my Korean card worked (as an alternative to walking around to a boatload of ATMs to find one that will work for that card).

[Adventurer]

[ttompatz]

[aphong420]

I also have the global card from KEB. You can't use it overseas at POS (point of sale), however you can withdraw from ATMs. TIP: I snuck my way back to a VIP area of the bank and was able to get the woman there (who is never busy) to switch on the international POS for the card.

Otherwise, Woori has an international check card that works at both POS and ATMs.