Just visiting
Money for a short stay
Here for days or weeks, not settling in? Start here. The money side of a Korea trip is mostly about paying without someone taking a cut — cards, cash, transit, and refunds.
Paying & cash
Will my card work? KRW vs DCC, ATMs, and how much cash to bring.
→ Transit cards
T-money & the Climate Card — buy, recharge, refund.
→ Currency exchange
Where and how to change money — and the cheaper alternatives.
→ Tourist tax refund
Tax-free shopping: who qualifies and how much comes back.
→ Staying longer?
Start with the money setup for your first 30 days — then banking, housing, salary and more