Asia - ATMs in Seoul

Are there any issues with US ATM cards and ATMs in Seoul? I take it that I won't have any problems with getting cash using an ATM in ICN?

You have to find one that is designated as a global or international ATM. The regular ones won't work. I find that most banks will have at leat one in their lobby, just look for the one marked global. Have not yet found any in the convenience stores.

I have had a MUCH easier time getting cash out of ATMs in Seoul versus Tokyo, if that helps. I bank with a smallish local credit union.

Are there any issues with US ATM cards and ATMs in Seoul? I take it that I won't have any problems with getting cash using an ATM in ICN?

As it was said earlier, regular ATMS in Seoul will not work with your foreign debit card. Even the ones that are labeled GLOBAL or INTL seems not to work... most of the times, the banks disable the function.

I have found Citibank ATMS to be just fine.. Even better, the ATMS inside post offices, subway stations and convenience stores work EVERY time... without a doubt.

As it was said earlier, regular ATMS in Seoul will not work with your foreign debit card. Even the ones that are labeled GLOBAL or INTL seems not to work... most of the times, the banks disable the function.

I have found Citibank ATMS to be just fine.. Even better, the ATMS inside post offices, subway stations and convenience stores work EVERY time... without a doubt.

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Not quite my experience....

International ATMs with the Cirrus logo would not take my Cirrus ATM-only card, but would take my bank-issued ATM/debit card (Mastercard/Cirrus). Definitely the case with the ATM I generally used in the main Seoul train station.

Aggravating, because as a rule I avoid debit cards like the plague.

Hi,

I found that my debit card worked very well when I lived in Seoul. I was actually able to use the ATM that was in the subway, at least the one in I'Taewon, which is an area near the Army base and caters to foreigners.

Jenn

I should have clarified.. when I say debit card.. i meant both debit card and credit card with the Cirrus or Plus logo.

The Korean bank ATMS with even GLOBAL or INTL will have a hard time reading these cards... even if it says Cirrus or PLUS on the machine. The best place to go and get money with any kind of foreign card is the post office, subway station or convenience store... or like i said before, a Citibank machine.

I have found Citibank ATMS to be just fine.. Even better, the ATMS inside post offices, subway stations and convenience stores work EVERY time... without a doubt.

good to know about Citibank, anyone know if there is a Citibank ATM inside of ICN?

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good to know about Citibank, anyone know if there is a Citibank ATM inside of ICN?

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Yes. there is a branch and ATMS at ICN...

Address: 1F, Incheon 1st Port International Passenger Terminal 85-72, Hang-dong 7ga Jung-gu Incheon , 400037
Staffed Hours: 09:30 to 16:30
Phone: 032/891-2600
Services:
24 Hour International ATM Service
24 Hour Citicard Banking Center (CBC)
CitiGold Service
Safe Deposit Box
Emergency Cash

Most of the ATMs at ICN will work with foreign cards, just fine. You don't necessarily have to go to Citi, unless that's your home bank.. =)

I know Bank of America has affiliations with certain worldwide banks where you don't get charged for using their ATMs... At the last time I called them, there were no Korean banks that were affiliated with BofA but things might have changed now... I know there were some banks in UK, Japan, Australia and France that were affiliated with BofA.