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Should I use cash or card in Korea?

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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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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I can't speak to Jeju, but cards are widely accepted in Seoul and Busan. You shouldn't need more than $200 USD equivalent in cash. You won't even spend it all to be honest unless you are constantly eating street food and doing a lot of flea market shopping.

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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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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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Seoul Taxi Tips 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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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. Past travelers have spent, on average, ?38,176 ($29) on meals for one day and ?21,533 ($16) on local transportation.

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