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Gideon
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
Location: Seoul
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 Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:33 pm Post subject: No more international bank cards given to foriengers |
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Apparently this is a new thing the Korean government has done, since this past summer..
Friends of mine are trying to get an international banking card so they can use back home..
I have once since i got it last year.. Why would the government do this?
The only reason I can think of is that, the k-govt want to limit the amount of money being taken out of the country... although, we can still wire transfer home.. it just doesn't make sense..
Can anyone explain this phenomenon..??
haha.. omg.. look at those spelling mistakes.. hehe
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Wangja
Joined: 17 May 2004
Location: Seoul, Yongsan
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| Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| Mine (Woori Bank) worked fine in Europe last month. |
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Gideon
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:38 pm Post subject: international bank card |
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Yes mine still works since i got it last year...
But they told me once the card wears out, i will not be issued another one
Thats %#$ up... |
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agraham
Joined: 19 Aug 2004
Location: Daegu, Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:23 pm Post subject: |
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It's because illegal workers who can't legally wire money out of the country without getting a bank stamp in thier passports right next to their tourist visa stamp could still get the cash out via the international bank cards.
If you try to leave the country with a tourist visa and ten shimman stamps you're busted, but it's no problem with an international bank card (or five) in your wallet. |
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Keepongoing
Joined: 13 Feb 2003
Location: Korea
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| Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 11:24 pm Post subject: hmmm |
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| there are a couple lengthy threads on this already. Can you tell us which bank said this? Was it Kookmin |
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Gideon
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 12:02 am Post subject: my bank |
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| CHB www.chb.co.kr |
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OiGirl
Joined: 23 Jan 2003
Location: Hoke-y-gun
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 2:42 am Post subject: |
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| agraham wrote: |
It's because illegal workers who can't legally wire money out of the country without getting a bank stamp in thier passports right next to their tourist visa stamp could still get the cash out via the international bank cards.
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Can an illegal worker open a bank account? |
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dogbert
Joined: 29 Jan 2003
Location: Killbox 90210
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:20 am Post subject: |
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| OiGirl wrote: |
| agraham wrote: |
It's because illegal workers who can't legally wire money out of the country without getting a bank stamp in thier passports right next to their tourist visa stamp could still get the cash out via the international bank cards.
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Can an illegal worker open a bank account? |
At least one Korean bank I know of actively target markets illegal workers for its money transfer service. |
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mishlert
Joined: 13 Mar 2003
Location: On the 3rd rock from the sun
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:22 am Post subject: |
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| I've never brought my passport to the bank and was still able to wire money from my account by just showing my ARC. |
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funplanet
Joined: 20 Jun 2003
Location: The new Bucheon!
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:32 am Post subject: |
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It's a typical Korean approach to a problem...instead of thinking and doing something logical, they just take a hammer to it and beat the shit out of it until it makes 'em feel good..."look, we're taking care of the problem!"
makes no sense though...if you are here working legally then you should have access to YOUR money!!!
They're fukin' idiots |
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antoniothegreat
Joined: 28 Aug 2005
Location: Yangpyeong
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:48 am Post subject: j |
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| well, if it made sense, it wouldnt be Korean... |
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KiteOperations
Joined: 09 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 3:51 am Post subject: |
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| funplanet wrote: |
It's a typical Korean approach to a problem...instead of thinking and doing something logical, they just take a hammer to it and beat the *beep* out of it until it makes 'em feel good..."look, we're taking care of the problem!"
makes no sense though...if you are here working legally then you should have access to YOUR money!!!
They're fukin' idiots |
and I've noticed this is your typical approach to Korea all the time. |
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ddeubel
Joined: 20 Jul 2005
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:11 am Post subject: |
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Gideon,
Can' t be nothing with the government......Korea isn't that organized...
I went in a week ago and got an international debit card. Hana bank.
No problem....3,000 WON per withdraw. Fine. No problem.
Then speaking with colleagues, find out my visa checking card will also work abroad (it has the plus sign). So I have two, will send the other home for withdrawls...
So you are wrong about the govt. Discretionary banking thingeeeee, typical Korean , seat of the pants, maybe with this guy at this bank and not at the same bank, different branch....
My two cents worth.
DD |
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Gideon
Joined: 24 Feb 2004
Location: Seoul
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:48 am Post subject: wrong? |
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Well my brother went with his boss and was told its a govn't policy.. and my other buddy went to another chb branch and was told the same...
Not sure.. god only knows..
And its true... If it made sense it wouldnt be korea |
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tzechuk
Joined: 20 Dec 2004
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| Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2005 8:13 am Post subject: |
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Why don't you folks go to the one bank that is the best for foreigners : KEB, Korea Exchange Bank?
They are absolutely the best bank in Korea. They will give you an international bank card. |
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