South Korean Won |
The official legal currency of Korea is the South Korean Won (₩ or KRW) |
Busan Money Exchange (Cash) |
In Busan city, currency exchange counters are available in areas like : - Gimhae International Airport Busan - Nampo-dong area, - Chinatown opposite Busan Station, and - Busan International Ferry terminal.
Currency Change Counters at Busan Gimhae Airport : A convenient place to exchange currency is at Gimhae airport. There are several bank currency exchange counters in the International Terminal arrival and departure hall. There is one Forex counter just as you exit customs and then at each end of the arrival and departure level next to entry/exit gates 1 and 4. Most bank currency exchange counters at the Gimhae International Airport in Busan are Open from 10AM-08PM. There are also ATMs throughout Gimhae Airport in Busan.
Currency Exchange Counters in the Nampo-dong area in Busan : 1). ABC Money Exchange on Gwangbok-ro 43beon-gil Street - Located in the small street opposite (or next to) THE FACE SHOP building in the Nampo-dong shopping area, 2). Ho Ho Currency Exchange on Gwangbok-ro 43beon-gil Street - A few shops ahead of ABC Money Exchange (on the same street)
- Take Exit 7 of Nampo Metro Station, - Turn left on the main Nampo-dong shopping street, - Keep left at the main Statue Sq. (where three main roads meet) with the Police station and Tourist information on the right, - Keep walking on the main shopping street and look for THE FACE SHOP on the left and Premium Store on the right, - Look for "Gwangbok-ro 43beon-gil" Street opposite THE FACE SHOP between Premium Store and Building with the Teddy Bear statue, - Both Currency Exchange counters/shops are located on the same street (a small street opposite to THE FACE SHOP building). - You will also encounter Older Ladies (ajjumas) sitting on a blue plastic chair/stool in this street opposite THE FACE SHOP building. - These Ajjumas (Older Ladies) offer unofficial currency exchange in Busan. - Exchange Money at your own risk with these Ajjumas. At Busan Station Currency Exchange Counter is in Chinatown opposite Busan station on Russian Road. Please note that Texas Street and part of Chinatown opposite Busan station have lots of Girly Pubs/Bars. Busan Chinatown area may not be appropriate for kids. Busan Station does not have any Money Exchange counters, although they have many bank ATMs.
- Banks: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm closed Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays - Private Exchange counters: 9:30 am - 7:00 pm, every day Unless you are changing a large amount of money in Busan, the difference between the best rate and the lowest rate is not much. We found the difference from the highest exchange rate and the lowest rate was about $2.00 USD for every $100 we exchanged.
In Busan, Private currency exchange places only deal in a limited number of currencies like: - U.S. Dollar (USD) - European Euro (EUR) - Japanese Yen (JPY) - British Pound (GBP) - Swiss Franc (CHF) - Canadian Dollar (CAD) - Australian/New Zealand Dollar (AUD/NZD) Buy Now - 4G WiFi (KR Airport Pick Up) for South Korea – US$2.39 |
Credit Cards in Busan |
Your credit card provides you with the absolute best exchange rate for purchases in Korea. Please check beforehand with your bank for additional fees before you decide to use your credit card. Major credit cards, including Visa and Master cards, are widely accepted all over Busan area establishments. |
ATMs in Busan |
Many ATM machines allow cash withdrawal in local South Korean Won using international credit cards like Visa/Plus and Mastercard/Cirrus. Please check with your bank for any additional fees for using your ATM card in a foreign country before you decide to use your ATM card. |
Traveller's Cheques |
Traveler's cheques are accepted by hotels, banks, and currency exchange counters in Korea. Traveler cheques may be subject to a fee. |
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