greenteacookie Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 In my case, I am bringing SGD of about $14000, most likely in cash, to cover the costs for my procedures and accommodation! But I was wondering if it's better to exchange everything into Korean Won before entering Korea, or is it better to simply exchange in Korea after I've arrived? Is one more convenient than the other? Sorry, it's my first time planning for plastic surgery in Korea and I'm a bit of a noob here Thank you so much in advance for any replies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaza13333 Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I change all in a korean bank for my part At the airport you loose too much money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess-cook Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I exchanged all at the exchange center? in Dongdaemum station, Korea. You can get more Korean won than any casual banks. If you do at the airport, you definately lose too much money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherryontop Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I always get about a day's worth of spending cash in my own country first about $100 USD. Then when I get to Seoul I go to MyeongDong to exchange. It's competitive and the rates are fair and what you would find on XE.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortunecat Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 If you are worried about losing the money, i suggest that you bring Korean won worth of usd 9k (as we need to declare to immigrations if we bring in usd10k). For the rest, you can withdraw cash from any Korean atm bank with the "Plus" logo as found in your SG atm card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heebeegee Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 You can carry it in and exchange at banks, airport, shopping areas or sometimes even at the clinic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenteacookie Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thanks so much for the info! I almost decided to go to one of the banks in Korea to exchange Will definitely go to one of those exchange vendors! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenteacookie Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 Thank you so much for the reply! However I'd like to ask if it's very troublesome to declare at immigrations? I think I would prefer to clear everything with cash as it's more clean-cut, but if it's too troublesome to declare at customs I may not opt for that then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenteacookie Posted November 21, 2018 Author Share Posted November 21, 2018 T Thank you so much for the reply! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fortunecat Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 I have never brought usd10k into Korea before as I am scared that I will lose the money. On the arrival card (white card), there is usually a declaration box for that. I usually bring my SG atm card along in case I need to withdraw Korean won from the Korea banks. However, not all atms have the "Plus" logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purrrina Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Hey! I’m currently in Korea and brought over $10k usd and declared it without issue. You just have to write your estimated amount on the customs declaration. I’d recommend exchanging money in myeongdong in front of the Chinese embassy. However they only take specific bills, in my case they only take the newest $100 usd bills. So I’ll have to exchange the test at a bank (their rates aren’t as good). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viamala Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 hi @purrrina , thank you for informing us. I didn't know that the money exchanger in myeongdong only took 100 usd bills. may I ask what you mean by the newest 100 usd bills? I thought the newest 100 usd was from 2013? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenteacookie Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 I see! Thanks so much for the advice I shall just bring in cash then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tokyogyaru Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I’m glad you asked, because I’m going next month and was just wondering what I should do as well. I’m hoping I can just use my card instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emma99 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 i think what she means newest bill = good condition. some asian countries doesn't take ur money if ur bill has some mark or even folded at the top side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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