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Banking & Finance

Open accounts, send money home, set up Kakao Pay and Naver Pay — everything about managing money in Korea.

Opening a Bank Account

Kakao Bank (Recommended)

Shinhan Bank & IBK

Sending Money Home (Remittance)

Naver Pay & Kakao Pay

Note: Bank policies change regularly. Always check the official bank website or visit a branch for the latest requirements, especially after policy updates.

Transfer Fees at a Glance

Kakao Bank domesticFree
Kakao Bank intl. transfer₩5,000/transfer
Wise transfer~0.5% of amount
Bank wire (domestic bank)₩500–2,000
Bank wire (international)₩25,000–50,000
ATM withdrawal (abroad)₩2,000–3,000

Pro tip: Get Kakao Bank first

It's the fastest to open (15 min on your phone), has no fees, and integrates with Kakao Pay for daily spending.

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