Korean Job Discussion Forums

[Jane]

Which bank in Korea, in general, has been:

a) least-discriminatory to non-Korean nationals;
b) most accommodating, flexible
c) most professional
d) the most recommendable

in terms of being a non-Korean customer?

[CA-NA-DA-ABC]

it all depends on the branch.

[hwarangi]

I voted "other" for Nonghyup.

Internet banking, Credit card and overseas debit card no problem. Been with them since 2003.

[alphakennyone]

[Johnwayne]

Gwanghwamoon branch of KEB gave me a transfer card (i.e. subway/bus/etc. card connected to checking account) on the spot, when the Shinchon branch gave me some crap foreigner excuse as to why they couldn't.

[bassexpander]

I've heard good things about the Itaewon branch of Standard Charter giving people international ATM cards.

[greasypeanut]

i have nonghyup and i havent had ne problems

[ThingsComeAround]

haha Jane

your avatar looks just like someone I know.. in Korea too!

[cdninkorea]

KEB hands down. They gave me an int'l ATM card that works (tried and tested in Thailand). Just in case Google "KEB Global Account" and print off that document to take with you.

Standard Chartered wouldn't give me an int'l ATM card- I even called HQ and was told the same as at the branch. And KB? Yeah right.