Question 1: Can I use a Chinese credit card when traveling in South Korea? Hello, generally Chinese credit cards, such as UnionPay, VISA or MASTER, can be used in large shopping malls in South Korea. This information is for reference only. The actual situation in South Korea shall prevail. Hope this helps, thank you for your question! For more travel information, please log in to Ctrip’s travel and vacation section: vacations.ctrip/?zxhd

Question 2: When applying for a credit card in South Korea, is it better to apply for a single-currency or dual-currency card? It is recommended to apply for a single currency credit card.

I traveled to South Korea for 5 days and 4 nights at the end of last year (4 months ago). I had a dual-currency and a single-currency credit card. Convert it into U.S. dollars, and then convert it into Korean won against U.S. dollars. The repayment must be converted into U.S. dollars. If you bear multiple exchange rates, you may lose unnecessary money, which is a pure waste.

Single-currency credit card settlement is converted into RMB at the prevailing exchange rate, and direct repayment is converted into RMB repayment at the prevailing exchange rate.

Therefore, it is recommended that you apply for single currency. If you go to the United States, it is optional.

By the way, as a reminder, shopping in Korean duty-free shops is actually not much cheaper, and is much more expensive than in Europe. If you have plans to travel to Europe in the near future, it is recommended not to buy too many things in Korea. But you must buy more cosmetics, they are really cheap there! And it’s also nice to bring some more to give to friends.

Even if you swipe a card, remember to change some Korean won cash and bring it with you.

I hope my answer is helpful to you, remember to accept it^^

Question 3: Is it okay to use my parents’ credit card when traveling to South Korea? I'm not sure about the tax shop, but it should be fine, right? It would be more convenient to bring UnionPay and visa together. Except for places with many Chinese tour groups, UnionPay is not available in most other places?

It depends on you Where to go, whether to go with a group or on your own, and how long it will take.

I have been on a single trip to Jeju Island. Because of the visa on arrival, this travel route is very popular now. It seems that a one-week tour with a group only costs 4,000~5,000. But of course you have to do some shopping when you come, and that depends on your own situation.

If you travel with a group to Seoul, Busan, and other famous cities, the group fee will be more than 5,000, but if you want to have a good time and live well, the price will have to go up. , travel agencies also classify 5-star routes, 4-star routes are actually just about the quality of the hotel. If you come to Seoul for shopping, you will definitely buy a lot. I think Singapore and Seoul are the best places for shopping in Asia. Personal opinion! The current exchange rate is

160, which is much faster than in previous years.

If you play alone, it’s hard to say. Generally, it’s more fun and less tiring to play by yourself, but the cost will be much higher. There are also language communication problems. The English spoken by Koreans is generally understood by Chinese people. Don't understand. = =|||

So it is recommended to join a group, but it is actually quite good to play alone, if you have enough funds and don't care. Then you need to have a deeper understanding of South Korea. People on the streets in Korea are generally very warm and polite, and they will tell you in detail when asking for directions or finding places. Although I don't like sticks either, I think they are pretty good in some places.

If you are a student, you won’t buy luxury goods, right? You won’t spend much money on small things. Buying clothes is also cheaper than in China. (I’m from Suzhou. If I compare shopping malls in Suzhou with those in South Korea, Suzhou is actually more expensive)

For Seoul, I recommend Everland, Lotte World, and Myeongdong (I think these are the only ones in Seoul) The place in Busan is more classic)

The beach in Busan is called Haeundae. I think that is the more classic place in Busan and is suitable for tourists who want to have fun.

But shopping in Busan is pretty good. There are two small places in the alley that look similar to each other. I forgot their names. Excuse me. = =||| One is on the other side of such and such a tower. Bad memory.

I have never been to Jeju Island. It is said that it is not as good as Hainan Island. It is simply far behind, so I don’t recommend it.

I don’t have much impression of other cities, or the city I stayed in, Daegu, wasn’t very good either. No, no, no.

Take more photos, buy less things, and focus on happiness.

If you are joining a group, it is definitely enough to bring someone with less than 5,000. I don't know the specific circumstances of your shopping.

If you don’t want to join a group, the boss is struggling even with 10,000. It's definitely enough. (However, the air ticket from Shanghai to South Korea has increased. I don’t know if it has increased for you.)

Question 4: What credit card should I use to go to South Korea? Credit cards with Visa and MasterCard logos can generally be used for purchases. Air Canada continues Question 5: Which credit card is good for traveling in Korea? It doesn’t matter which bank. As long as it’s a UnionPay card, it’s OK. If you’re using a credit card, be sure to ask. Be clear about the bank's foreign exchange repayment rates. Some banks charge fees

When I went there last year, I used the China Merchants and Minsheng credit cards, and there were no fees.

By the way, the most It is easy to use a credit card or a memory card, but I personally feel that it is not safe in case of loss. Reporting the loss abroad can be troublesome

Also, you don’t need to bring too much cash, just bring 2000RMB. If you have money, you can You can bring more with you, because in Korea, all cards are accepted, even in small supermarkets. Bringing some money is just for the convenience of buying some small things

Also, don’t exchange Korean won at home, because the exchange rate is different every day. , just redeem it after you get off the plane. There are many exchange shops in South Korea. They can be found at airports, scenic spots, near hotels, or on busy streets. Don’t redeem with tour guides, it’s a scam.

Question 6: What kind of credit card Hello, China Merchants Bank's credit card can be used in South Korea. Because China Merchants Bank’s cards generally have US dollar and RMB dual currency cards, you can swipe the card as long as there is a visa or master logo in a Korean shopping mall. However, if there is a UnionPay logo, it is recommended to tell the cashier first that I use UnionPay to pay, because I use UnionPay to pay. There is no foreign currency exchange fee because when you use a visa or master card to pay, you pay in U.S. dollars, but UnionPay does not charge this fee, and you pay in RMB when repaying.

Therefore, you can use China Merchants Bank’s credit card to pay, but there may be foreign currency exchange fees, so use UnionPay when you can pay.

Question 7: When traveling to South Korea, which Chinese banks, debit cards or credit cards can be used for shopping there? All domestic bank cards, including debit cards and credit cards, can be used directly in South Korea. Cards can be swiped in department stores, duty-free shops, supermarkets, convenience stores, Dongdaemun Doota, Myeongdong cosmetics stores and other places in Korea. Because China UnionPay has cooperated with South Korea's largest merchant network company - South Korea BC Card Company. Therefore, when you go to South Korea, you don’t need to apply for an extra card, just bring a few bank cards that you usually use. It is recommended to bring a credit card with a card number starting with 62, and it is a credit card from industrial and commercial, agricultural, China, construction, transportation, CITIC, Everbright, Minsheng, Guangfa, Shenzhen Development, Shanghai Pudong Development, Shanghai, Beijing, and Ping An Bank. This type of credit card can be used anywhere in Korea. Just like in China, very convenient! Also bring a savings card as a backup. You can use your savings card when making large purchases in department stores, duty-free shops, etc. When you don’t have enough cash, you can also go to a Korean bank to withdraw Korean Won cash.

Question 8: When traveling to South Korea, which credit card is better? No matter which bank’s credit card you use, your card payment is calculated based on the exchange rate of RMB against Korean won on the day. There is no cost-effectiveness. If you encounter an appreciation of RMB If the won depreciates, it may become cheaper. If you only have the UnionPay logo, it depends on whether the Korean merchant's store supports UnionPay.

In addition, when you go abroad, you can use Master or Visa cards at any store that generally accepts credit cards. If you encounter a specific Master or Visa cooperative merchant that may have a discount, it will be a discount. There is no handling fee for credit card payments.

Question 9: What bank card is best to use when traveling to South Korea? Use a bank card with the UnionPay logo. There is no handling fee for UnionPay, and the exchange rate is settled based on the exchange rate of the day, and the repayment is in RMB. When swiping your card, be sure to tell the cashier to swipe UnionPay, otherwise Visa or Master may be mistakenly swiped.

Question 10: Can Korean credit cards be used in China? If there is a logo printed on the face or back of the card, go to a merchant with the corresponding logo to swipe your card

Generally, the mainstream credit cards in Korea include visa, mastercard, BC, amex, diners club, jcb, etc. Some banks also issue UnionPay cards.

All merchants in China that accept credit cards support UnionPay cards. In first-tier cities, visa and mastercard can be used without any hindrance (except for some private shops, convenience stores, gas stations, etc., which only accept UnionPay cards). In other places, only UnionPay cards are accepted. Only mid-to-high-end merchants will accept cards from international card organizations

Another respondent, lian20120000, said that most countries currently do not distinguish between domestic cards and international cards. Only China is an exception. The financial industry has strict controls on foreign investment, so visa , mastercard and other international card organizations have even helped the People's Bank of China and UnionPay to establish a domestic non-cash transaction settlement network in China for two decades, but it still cannot be implemented, cannot process RMB transactions, and cannot issue RMB cards

South Korea does not distinguish between domestic cards and international cards