cinch87 Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 depends on banks exchange rate that day and everyday is different. might be more worth it to exchange it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donatello Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 I think USD works better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qri Posted January 29, 2014 Share Posted January 29, 2014 Regarding changing money in Seoul. I know to avoid doing it at the airport (unless it's a very small amount) but I've heard in-order to get the best exchange rates you should do it at the dedicated money changers in Itaewon. I've heard they have better rates than the bank. Anyone have insight on this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypurse123 Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Darn should have seen this first before asking for fees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dd122 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Anyone know where I could get a best exchange rates in Korea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyglittery Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 read two messages above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelalam5 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Shiny, your PM box is full Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyglittery Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 oh noo :o i didn't know! now it's empty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evaland Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Exchange it in Seoul is better, there are a lot of exchange shop near Meongdong. The rate is higher than in the bank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kisskissbang Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 There is an exchange booth run by Woori Bank and IBK, in seoul train station. The subway connects to Seoul Station, which is subway and train station. You can go directly to the airport from this stop and even check in your luggage. Anyways when I was in seoul this was recommended to me by my korean building manager. I was short of time and I didn't manage to make it there, so I went and exchanged my money in the bank. T.T I carried Canadian dollars, exchanged $100 in the airport just to last for the first day, then carried the rest of my dollars and exchanged it next day. "There are two exchange booths run by Woori Bank and IBK, which offer a foreign exchange commission that is one twentieth of that offered by the exchange booths at the airport. They always offer commission discount promotions to attract more AREX users. For certain currencies, you can get up to a 90% discount on the exchange commission. Woori Bank Exchange Booth is located on the B2 floor, which you have to find in order to take an AREX train. In particular, the booth is located next to the City Airport Terminal; thus, those who check-in at the City Airport Terminal and many AREX passengers stop by. IBK Exchange Booth is located on the 2nd Floor, next to the entrance of KORAIL Seoul Station and AREX Seoul Station. Its location is more convenient for passengers transferring from the KTX or Subway Line 1 or 4 to AREX Express Trains bound for Incheon Airport." Here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/airportexpress.kr/posts/484019154987458 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero19 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Do they accept Euros at some clinics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-couture Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 with the exchange rate at the moment, if u are getting an early quote, get it in korean won. U wouldn't want to be given a written quote in USD with the strength of the won atm. I would advise paying by credit card. U get the best exchange rates when paying by credit. Plus it goes into your rewards points too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsking Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 If you do use credit card, make sure its a card that doesn't charge a transaction fee on top of everything. The transaction can be as high as 3%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyglittery Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 is Korea a country in Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nero19 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 they accept dollars... is korea a country in North-America? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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