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Mithrae · Joined: 22 Jul 2009

I know that the KEB debit card (ATM card) can be used overseas. It's a major advance in banking services for expats. But is there a limit as to how much we can take out overseas? Might be nice to know in advance before I go on holidays.

Thank you in advance,
Mithrae

nomad-ish · Posted: Sun Dec 13, 2009 10:32 pm Post subject:

you better be careful. i got an "international atm card" from KEB at their itaewon office, only to discover later once i was in england that (surprise, surprise) it didn't work. apparently, the international card needs to be activated first which the idiots at the branch were supposed to do. it worked eventually, but be prepared to make some phone calls to KEB from abroad.

edit: as for your question, i don't know. however i would plan to have a bit extra in cash on you just in case.

jmuns · Joined: 09 Sep 2009 Location: earth

yeah make sure you filled out the foreign transactions form at the bank when you got your card, and i would call the help line as well and ask to make sure it is ready to go. they can tell you about any limits as well.

Mithrae · Joined: 22 Jul 2009

My card definitely works. I've used it overseas before. I'd just like to know if there is a cash withdrawal limit.

huck · Joined: 19 Jan 2003

I think it was around $200/day or so. I used mine in Thailand with no problems.

samd · Joined: 03 Jan 2007

I was told 1 million won at the bank, and had no problem doing it in Hong Kong and Macau. I have the Global card.

jeng · Joined: 12 Jan 2007 Location: Seoul

I was just thinking about this today. Does anyone know if there a much of a fee for withdrawing cash with a KEB credit card whilst abroad( or in Korea)?