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[GrowlingMadScientist]

So, I went in to a branch in Pusan today and opened up an account because I have heard that SC's bank cards work in other countries. I should have asked a Korean to go with me, but no one had time so I just went in by myself, figuring someone would speak English, but that unfortunately wasn't the case. Although everyone I dealt with was sooooooooo nice I'm pretty sure they didn't understand that I wanted a card that would work abroad, despite my gesturing, miming and drawing pictures to help explain the situation.

My card is blue, says KRW on the front and has no network symbols whatsoever on the back (like cirrus, plus etc.) Do your cards look like this? Or am I still only doing my banking in Korea?!?

Thanks for your responses

[BRawk]

I have an International SC card thst I have used without incident on multiple occasions. However, some friends of mine that have been vacatioing in South Africa this winter and after making a few withdrawls with thier SC cards have been greeted with an "insufficient funds" message, despite having more than sufficient funds.

I do not believe that your card is an international card. My card has both a maestro and cirrus symbol on the back.

[King Baeksu]

You have to ask for a "gukje hyongum k'adu" (lit., "int'l cash card").

In Korean, it's written like this: 국제현금카드.

And if your teller is really hot, you also have to ask for her number!