한도제한계좌
restricted bank account
hando jehan gyejwa
A bank account with lower transfer or withdrawal limits until the bank reviews more information about the account purpose.
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Words you'll meet early on
이체한도
transfer limit
iche hando
The maximum amount you can transfer per transaction, per day, or by channel.
본인인증
identity verification
bonin injeung
A process for confirming that you are the person using the service.
보증금
deposit
bojeunggeum
Money paid to the landlord and usually returned when the lease ends, depending on the contract and law.
실수령액
take-home pay
silsuryeongaek
The amount you actually receive after deductions.
해외송금
international remittance
haeoe songgeum
Sending money from Korea to another country or from abroad into Korea.
보이스피싱
voice phishing
boiseu pising
A phone-based fraud attempt that pressures someone to reveal information, install apps, or send money.
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Account
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Verification
Security
Fees
Cards
Interest
Loan terms
Housing money
Salary and tax
Remittance
Scam safety
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