Korean Job Discussion Forums

[pompomouse]

Can I use my credit card from my bank back home here in Korea? I tried once at an electronics store and they told me no. Just wondering how it works. Do I need to show my passport when I want to use it? I would really like to pick up some books at Kyobo bookstore this weekend but cash is low and I don't get paid until the end of the month.
Thanks

[Wangja]

Never had any problems at all. Just hand it to 'em, they swipe, you PIN or sign - done.

[Zyzyfer]

Most places are fine with it, but a small little shop might not want to, since it's hard to deal with a foreign card (especially refunds and so forth), or they might not have the machine.

[Swiss James]

never had any problems with Amex or Visa. ATM machines are a bit more touch and go, but you develop a sixth sense for the ones that pay out

[Angrycareb]

i have yet to get anyone to accept my Chase Platinum Visa card either in Seoul or in Daegu after two years of trying. people are usually happy to take it, but it never goes through. something about Korean banks never hearing of Chase before. hooey on that, i say.

[Homer]

My visa works fine here. I have been using it for years. It might be be accepted in the smaller stores however. But, in the big Department stores...it work well.

[Freezer Burn]

My Visa works as well, Citibank.....actually probably too well cause now I have a debt that I could've avoided if the bugger never worked

[Billy Pilgrim]

My Visa card, connected to my lil' old NZ bank card has worked every time, though I have pretty much limited it to bookstores, music stores, restaurants and department stores. Which, come to think of it, is all you need.

[Japchae]

Call the 1-800 number on the back and have your card approved for use in Asia. Some card companies will cease transactions when a card is used outside of its usual area in case it has been stolen.

[peppermint]