Wise Best exchange rate
Wise debit card
45k0.43% – 0.65% conversion fee
Travel money for South Korea
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers.
Cards, cash and FX fees for Australian travellers. Extremely high — Korea is close to cashless. Cards work almost everywhere including taxis and convenience stores.
Revolut No weekday FX fee
Revolut Standard
30k0% FX fee
ING Orange Everyday ATM fees rebated
ING Orange Everyday
22k0% FX fee
ubank Spend
ubank Spend account
9k0% FX fee
Macquarie Transaction Account
Macquarie Transaction Account
6k0% FX fee
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Compared side by side
| Card | FX fee | ATM | Annual fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise | 0.43% – 0.65% conversion fee | 2 free withdrawals/month up to $350, then 1.75% | $0 |
| Revolut | 0% on weekdays, up to 1% on weekends | $350/month fee-free, then 2% | $0 |
| ING Orange Everyday | 0% with monthly criteria met | International ATM fees rebated with criteria met | $0 |
| ubank Spend | 0% international transaction fee | No ubank fee; operator fees still apply | $0 |
| Macquarie Transaction Account | 0% foreign transaction fee | No Macquarie fee; operator fees still apply | $0 |
What one Australian dollar buys in South Korea
₩989 KRW per AUD
Last recorded rate
These are mid-market rates — the rate banks trade at, published by the European Central Bank. It is not what you will be offered. Expect a card or exchange service to take 0.5% to 5% off it, which is exactly what our travel money comparison is for. Past movement doesn't predict future rates, and none of this is financial advice.
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More South Korea essentials
Entry requirements
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Connectivity
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Travel insurance
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Airport transfer
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Driving
International Driving Permit rules and car hire for Australians.
Travel essentials
Adapters, plugs, tap water, tipping and health basics.
Things to do
Attractions, tours and passes worth booking ahead.
Trip checklist
Tick off every essential before you fly.
South Korea money & payments FAQs
Can I use my Australian card on Seoul's subway?
Generally no. Korean transit readers usually don't accept foreign contactless cards. Buy a T-money card at any convenience store for a few dollars and top it up with cash.
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