KoreaClear · Travel answer
Should I choose Korean won or my home currency when paying by card?
Short answer
Choose KRW to avoid the merchant’s home-currency conversion. If you were charged in another currency without a clear choice, keep the receipt and contact your card issuer.
What to do
- Check whether the terminal or ATM offers KRW or your home currency.
- Review the displayed rate and markup before accepting any conversion.
- If the choice was hidden or forced, save evidence and contact the issuer.
Check before relying on this
- A past JPY charge is not automatically refundable.
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