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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 losing a cut — cards, cash, transit, and refunds.

Paying & cash
Will my card work? KRW vs DCC, ATMs, and how much cash to bring.
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Transit cards
T-money & the Climate Card — buy, recharge, refund.
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Currency exchange Soon
Where and how to change money — and the cheaper alternatives.
Tourist tax refund Soon
Tax-free shopping: who qualifies and how much comes back.
Staying longer?
Banking, housing, salary, tax and more for residents