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mattyj · Joined: 17 Sep 2007

Hi, Has anyone used thier bank card from home to withdraw money here from home account? If so what bank machines are the best to use, and where?

Milwaukiedave · Joined: 02 Oct 2004 Location: Goseong

I have, but not for a long while. The time I did it I was stuck across town late at night with no money and the Korean banks had all closed their ATM's. I went in to a 7-11 and used my US debit card to withdraw $20.

Usually there is a fee invovled, but luckly I didn't get one that time.

I've also used my US debit card for purchases over here when I was in a pinch. The last time I did that it took 2 weeks for the debit to clear, in most other cases it cleared in a few days.

articulate_ink · Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:16 am Post subject:

As far as I know, it's a mixed bag. International banks (real ones) like Citibank, HSBC, and Standard Chartered are more likely to have ATMs that will give you access to your home account. KEB often has at least one authentic international ATM. KB too. I seem to remember Woori working. Shinhan, not so much. Despite all the stickers, look for an INTERNATIONAL ATM logo over one of the machines and try it... but keep your expectations low, and keep trying.

newintown · Joined: 01 Jan 2007

yeah, its a bit hit or miss. i have a british bank card, and they're not usable in jost of the big banks.
your best bet is hana atm machines, usually in 'buy the way' stores