1. Bank card:
It is very simple to apply for a bank card in Korea. Students who have not obtained a landing card (that is, a foreigner's ID card) for the first time in Korea can apply directly with their passports, and students who have obtained a landing card can also apply directly with a landing card. There is no handling fee for opening passbooks and savings cards in Korea, and there is no handling fee and production fee for reissued cards, including the loss and damage of savings cards.
Another thing to note is that when swiping a savings card in South Korea, you don't need a password by default. You can pay directly by swiping the card. Most people accept this form. If some students feel unsafe, you need to explain that you need a password when you apply.
because credit cards can be overdrawn, they need to be guaranteed or fixed deposits, so there are many restrictions for international students to apply for credit cards. The details depend on the latest regulations of major banks.
after introducing the bank card, let's briefly talk about the use of ATM machines, which have Chinese service in Korea. When traveling in Seoul, it is very convenient to use ATM machines. Is it convenient? The picture shows how to use it: press the foreign language button on the page ~ select Chinese (if it is UnionPay card withdrawal, press the China UnionPay button directly) ~ select the corresponding service item. This is the whole process, is it easy? That is, when using UnionPay cards, you can also withdraw Korean won directly, but you should pay attention to choosing ATMs marked with UnionPay logo, and withdrawing cash will also generate some handling fees.
Second, transportation card:
When buying transportation cards in Korea, you can choose to buy ordinary cards in subway stations or some cute ones in shops. Students who don't want to spend more money can even use their student ID cards directly, which makes no difference at all. Because there are not many discounts on using the transportation card, there is no need for students who travel for a short time to buy it. The following pictures are the automatic ticket purchasing machine and the automatic recharge machine, and their usage.
Third, membership cards:
In Korea, everyone will apply for many membership cards, and each family has many points and gifts for its members, which are suitable for students who have lived in Korea for a long time. Short-term students can also borrow them from other friends, but the membership cards of individual stores are limited to the members themselves. For reference, some stores can also get discounts when paying bills by using designated bank cards or designated communication company membership cards.
ID card:
Foreigners can use passports, landing cards, driver's licenses, student ID cards, etc. as ID cards in Korea. Passport is issued in China, so I won't explain it. There are pictures and the truth. Please have a look. Here are the driver's license, student ID card and preparatory student ID card. South Korea's student ID card is similar to the campus card that has been used in China at present. In addition to identity verification, it can be used as a library, study room reservation and book borrowing. Some colleges have begun to use it to record attendance in class. The general function is also used as a subway card and a bank card. As long as you go to the bank office where the school is located to do a bank card binding function, you can basically just take this card when you go out.
The following is the most important foreigner landing card, which is also your ID card during your stay in Korea. Usually, students with C3 or D2 visas need to renew for about 3 months or half a year, while students with D4 visas can sign once a year. Every time you renew, you will mark the time on the back. Please be careful not to lose it.
when it comes to student id cards, you have to mention your diploma by the way. There is usually only one degree certificate in Korea, and the graduation certificate is not very useful after returning to China. After graduation, I went to the consulate in China to apply for the certificate of returning to China, and came back with this material for academic certification.
These are the cards and certificates commonly used in Korea. It's always good to know them first.