Korean Job Discussion Forums

[NSMatt]

I have read about the potential problems in opening a Korean bank account (refusal to give online banking or international debit cars to foreigners etc.)

Can I open a Citibank account in Canada and then use it in Korea?

I would want to be able to deposit and withdraw money in Korea obviously. I will look into getting an account with the won as the main currency as I dont want to exchange the money each time.

Is this possible or do I have to open an account with a K bank when I arrive in Korea?

[dharma bum]

i don't have any first-hand knowledge to offer, but i do remember a post on here a while back by a person who contacted citibank and was told that there was no real connection between the systems of the korean and american branches.

[Xuanzang]

They are related in name only. I thought I could just hook my HSBC from back home up to one here. Didnt work out that way. I just chose KEB since they give credit cards and such to foreigners. Their internet banking is in English and half decent.

[samd]

Citibank is one of the worst banks here, if not the worst. Bad points include not having access to your cash after 10pm.