How can I get paid from abroad in South Korea?

A global payment account gives you account details in currencies such as USD, EUR or GBP, so clients and marketplaces can pay you locally in their country. You then convert to KRW and withdraw.

What does it cost to convert to KRW?

Costs are the conversion margin plus any withdrawal fee to your local bank in South Korea. Compare both, as they vary a lot between providers.

Who regulates international bank accounts & e-wallets in South Korea?

Providers serving customers in South Korea fall under Bank of Korea / Financial Services Commission (FSC). Electronic financial business in Korea requires FSC registration under the Electronic Financial Transactions Act. Verify the provider's registration before holding funds with it.

Who uses global payment accounts in South Korea?

Freelancers, remote workers, online sellers and small exporters in South Korea use them to receive foreign income without opening bank accounts abroad.

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International Bank Accounts & e-Wallets in South Korea: what to know

Global payment accounts help people in South Korea get paid by clients, marketplaces and platforms in other countries, then convert the money into KRW (South Korean won). They are popular with freelancers, online sellers and remote workers in South Korea.

Currency in South Korea: KRW · South Korean won
Regulator in South Korea: Bank of Korea / Financial Services Commission (FSC)(opens in a new tab)
Local accounts in South Korea: Korean accounts use a bank code plus a 10-14 digit account number; domestic transfers ask for the recipient's name exactly as registered with their bank (Korean characters).
Payments in South Korea: Domestic interbank transfers run over the Bank of Korea's CD/ATM and Interbank networks; most retail banks offer real-time transfers with cut-off windows for large amounts.

Before you sign up in South Korea

Check which currencies you can receive, the conversion fee to KRW (South Korean won), and the withdrawal fee to a local account in South Korea.

Sources: FSC Korea: financial licensing information · Bank of Korea: payment systems

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