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swoodman
Joined: 24 Sep 2009
Location: Reading, United Kingdom
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 Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:40 pm Post subject: Can I use KEB card to make purchases on amazon uk? |
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| Can I use KEB card to make purchases on amazon uk? And will I be heavily charged for doing so? |
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Caffeinated
Joined: 11 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:54 am Post subject: |
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| Is it a purple card with a Visa logo and the words "Global" and "check" on the front? In the back it says "invalid for purchasing overseas merchandise" so that's a NO. |
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sirius black
Joined: 04 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:04 am Post subject: |
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| What about online shopping in Korea? |
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Caffeinated
Joined: 11 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:08 am Post subject: |
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| The purple Global Visa card I described above works fine for online shopping at Korean websites. It works as a debit card (deducting your purchase from your bank balance), not a credit card. |
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ttompatz
Joined: 05 Sep 2005
Location: Kwangju, South Korea
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:48 am Post subject: Re: Can I use KEB card to make purchases on amazon uk? |
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| swoodman wrote: |
| Can I use KEB card to make purchases on amazon uk? And will I be heavily charged for doing so? |
No. Get a credit card.
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 5:59 am Post subject: |
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| sirius black wrote: |
| What about online shopping in Korea? |
No, other than gmarket, most shopping websites don't accept foreign ID cards to create accounts. |
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methdxman
Joined: 14 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 10:26 am Post subject: |
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| So no KEB debit card will function as a credit card overseas? |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:24 pm Post subject: |
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| methdxman wrote: |
| So no KEB debit card will function as a credit card overseas? |
No. why would a debit card function as a credit card? |
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methdxman
Joined: 14 Sep 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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| crossmr wrote: |
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| So no KEB debit card will function as a credit card overseas? |
No. why would a debit card function as a credit card? |
Because there are debit cards with credit card logos (VISA/MASTER) that can be used at POS (points of sales) where major credit cards are accepted.
I'm sure you know this but you're being a smart ass about it. |
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crossmr
Joined: 22 Nov 2008
Location: Hwayangdong, Seoul
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 3:27 pm Post subject: |
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| methdxman wrote: |
| crossmr wrote: |
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| So no KEB debit card will function as a credit card overseas? |
No. why would a debit card function as a credit card? |
Because there are debit cards with credit card logos (VISA/MASTER) that can be used at POS (points of sales) where major credit cards are accepted.
I'm sure you know this but you're being a smart ass about it. |
In Canada we have no such thing. Credit cards and debit cards are two very different things and no debit card has a credit card logo on it. If you don't have a live device to check your funds, the debit card doesn't work. |
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Darkeru
Joined: 21 Apr 2010
Location: England
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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I've been in several banks questioning people about this.
KEB Debit cards cannot work overseas or on overseas websites. They have the Visa logo, but it still doesn't work - it gives an error. They have an international credit card that will though.
Shinhan have a debit card that works internationally, though they have several which don't so you need to make sure you're getting the right one. Mine works and it's a 'SMORE' type. |
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Caffeinated
Joined: 11 Feb 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:53 pm Post subject: |
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| KEB Debit cards cannot work overseas or on overseas websites. They have the Visa logo, but it still doesn't work - it gives an error. They have an international credit card that will though. |
KEB debit cards can be used at ATMs overseas though you may have to inform KEB that you intend to do so before your trip. You can't use it for debit transactions at a store. The KEB credit card works fine overseas. |
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Darkeru
Joined: 21 Apr 2010
Location: England
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:55 pm Post subject: |
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| Caffeinated wrote: |
| KEB debit cards can be used at ATMs overseas though you may have to inform KEB that you intend to do so before your trip. |
Ah, that's correct. You can use it at ATMs only. Forgot to say, since I was looking for online shopping myself. |
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mandalynn2104
Joined: 15 Mar 2010
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| Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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To sum up (I have the KEB Visa check card too)
G-Market: YES
ATMs in Korea: YES
ATMs worldwide: YES (I used mine in Japan without telling the bank, and it still worked. Must be used in Global ATM thought).
Ebay/Amazon/Hotels/International Sites: NO
To get a KEB International Credit Card, you must have been a Korean resident for over 1 year.
My advice? Use your co-teacher's credit card and wire her the money from your account. |
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farnsie79
Joined: 03 Jun 2010
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| Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 12:10 am Post subject: Shinhan Bank Seoul Global Center |
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| I recommend you visit Shinhan Bank Seoul Global Center in the Seoul Finance Center downtown between Gwanghwamun and City Hall. They offer EXCLUSIVE banking for foreigners. The staff speak English and their service is amazing. They offer about 4 different credit cards with all statements and info in English. The number is 02-773-3131. |
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