ATM in ICN (Incheon International Airport)
Dec 20, 2015, 12:08 am
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I found this thread (only by accident as I mistyped something)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/korea...l-airport.html
(Edit: gee, I didn't realize I was linking to my own thread, here is the right link:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/korea...tms-seoul.html)
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/korea...l-airport.html
(Edit: gee, I didn't realize I was linking to my own thread, here is the right link:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/korea...tms-seoul.html)
Last edited by kash; Jan 6, 2016 at 2:30 pm
Dec 20, 2015, 4:29 pm
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I'm heading to Seoul for the first time next month. I've read that citibank does not charge any fees whatsoever to foreigners and their entire ATM network is "global". However, the articles were a few years old so I'm not sure if they still do that and you will most certainly still be charged whatever fee your home bank charges. Also it appears that Citibank no longer has a presence at ICN so you'll have to go into the city.
If you have decent foreign exchange places in your home city, it's probably best to buy a small amount of won and only withdraw in Korea if you need to. I hear from a local friend in Korea that most places except street vendors and public transit accept major credit cards. Also my local friend tells me that even ATMs marked as global are still pretty hit and miss with foreign bank cards. Credit cards apparently work ok at the ATMs, but you'll be hit with cash advance fees and interest.
If you have decent foreign exchange places in your home city, it's probably best to buy a small amount of won and only withdraw in Korea if you need to. I hear from a local friend in Korea that most places except street vendors and public transit accept major credit cards. Also my local friend tells me that even ATMs marked as global are still pretty hit and miss with foreign bank cards. Credit cards apparently work ok at the ATMs, but you'll be hit with cash advance fees and interest.
Dec 20, 2015, 9:32 pm
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I'm heading to Seoul for the first time next month. I've read that citibank does not charge any fees whatsoever to foreigners and their entire ATM network is "global". However, the articles were a few years old so I'm not sure if they still do that and you will most certainly still be charged whatever fee your home bank charges. Also it appears that Citibank no longer has a presence at ICN so you'll have to go into the city.
If you have decent foreign exchange places in your home city, it's probably best to buy a small amount of won and only withdraw in Korea if you need to. I hear from a local friend in Korea that most places except street vendors and public transit accept major credit cards. Also my local friend tells me that even ATMs marked as global are still pretty hit and miss with foreign bank cards. Credit cards apparently work ok at the ATMs, but you'll be hit with cash advance fees and interest.
If you have decent foreign exchange places in your home city, it's probably best to buy a small amount of won and only withdraw in Korea if you need to. I hear from a local friend in Korea that most places except street vendors and public transit accept major credit cards. Also my local friend tells me that even ATMs marked as global are still pretty hit and miss with foreign bank cards. Credit cards apparently work ok at the ATMs, but you'll be hit with cash advance fees and interest.
Dec 21, 2015, 7:49 pm
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Dec 22, 2015, 3:43 am
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You night be able to use a credit card to buy some T-money credit and a transit card at the airport convenience stores. But, I do understand needing a bit of cash beforehand.
Dec 22, 2015, 5:53 am
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Paying a fee(tagging) and buying the tickets are different.
Dec 22, 2015, 9:58 am
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I'm sure it has to do with preventing fraud.
As noted, when you exit the immigration/customs hall, there are MANY ATM's all over. I took the train last year, and I'd guess there were at least 10 ATM's between when I exited customs on the way to the train station.
Also as noted, you can buy a T-money card (I think in the convenience store at the airport), then use that for the train into town. I did that last year at least. I can't remember if they took a credit card or not.
Dec 22, 2015, 4:53 pm
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Weird, I had no issues using my credit card in the London Tube, maybe it's different elsewhere in the UK.
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
Dec 23, 2015, 2:27 am
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Weird, I had no issues using my credit card in the London Tube, maybe it's different elsewhere in the UK.
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
So i think this could be a little help in your case. You may buy this card with your credit card.
http://www.seoulcitypass.com/mpass/eng_1.html
Dec 27, 2015, 4:11 am
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Weird, I had no issues using my credit card in the London Tube, maybe it's different elsewhere in the UK.
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
Yes, I noticed my local friend just taps her Korea issued Visa debit card on the turnstile and it just deducts it from her bank account balance. What standard is it using? Is it Visa paywave or something local to Korea?
Jan 6, 2016, 2:26 pm
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I want to report back. Like the earlier flyertalk thread mentioned, there is an ATM in the 3/F Departure that does not charge any fee. It is located in the end of the 'J' aisle.
However, there is an ATM in the same floor run by KEB that charges 4000 won per transaction. It even offer to deduct my bank in US$ with some ridiculous exchange rate.
However, there is an ATM in the same floor run by KEB that charges 4000 won per transaction. It even offer to deduct my bank in US$ with some ridiculous exchange rate.
Last edited by kash; Jan 6, 2016 at 2:36 pm