Is it better to bring USD to Korea?

We recommend that you bring your home currency to Korea and exchange some of it at the airport first because you'll want to have cash on you as soon as you arrive. Rates at the airport banks can be expensive, so avoid those!



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All major credit cards are accepted in South Korea, but if you're venturing into the rural areas or would like to dine at smaller restaurants, it is best to still have some cash on you.

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Eating out will generally set you back USD 12/meal, so USD 100 should be enough for you to also shop and see even the more expensive places, like private museums and amusement parks. More than enough..,can spend on their local cosmetic brand like Faceshop...

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How much money will you need for your trip to South Korea? You should plan to spend around ?147,903 ($111) per day on your vacation in South Korea, which is the average daily price based on the expenses of other visitors.

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All taxis in Seoul accept credit, debit and cash payments, as well as Tmoney cards. Food, drink and smoking are prohibited during your taxi transfer.

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Dollars you can take it with you. But in Korea, shops do not take dollars depends on shops but they do not have changes in dollars. You can make exchange when you have dollars. You can ask where are the best exchange shops from the hotel reception.

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If your place of residence is covered, then yes, $3000 is more than enough for a month in Seoul unless you have very expensive activities planned or plan to buy a lot of expensive items.

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The following items are restricted in South Korea and must be declared at customs:
  • Firearms: including replicas and toys.
  • Precious metals: gold jewelry used daily is not included.
  • Narcotics: illegal drugs including marijuana or cannabis, cocaine, opium etc.


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You can bring Korean won and/or foreign currency worth up to $10,000 USD into South Korea.

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Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are all accepted without issue in South Korea, with cash becoming less common. According to the Bank of Korea, only about 20% of financial transactions in Korea are made with cash.

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