WISE Card Korea Review, How far can you go?

By now, you're probably familiar with the WISE card, which allows you to carry multiple currencies from around the world on one card. Last time, I wrote about how to apply for a physical WISE card and how I used it in New Zealand. Today, I'm going to talk about my experience using the WISE card in Korea.

Can I use the WISE card in Korea?

When I brought the WISE card to South Korea, one thing I wondered was if it would work there. The WISE website says that in principle, WISE cards are accepted almost everywhere, but I'm the kind of person who believes it when I see it, so I gave it a try

To use your WISE card in Korea, it's convenient to open a WISE Korea account. However, if you have an account in another currency, even if it's not necessarily Korean, your payment will be automatically converted and deducted from your existing account.

However, if you plan to continue using your WISE card in Korea, you may want to consider opening a WISE Korea account. I use Japanese Yen, New Zealand DollarI've created accounts in USD, USD, and KRW, and you can create an account like the one below in 30 seconds.

WISE Card Korea Testimonials

1) Payments at convenience stores, restaurants, etc.

WISE card is available in Korea. I tried using the WISE physical card at a 7 eleven convenience store, and it worked.

After purchasing food at a convenience store, I inserted my WISE card and paid. As it turns out, you can make contactless payments without having to insert your card, as long as it has a contactless (wavy) pattern on it.

Once you've made a payment, you'll be able to see the details of your usage right in the WISE app. You can also see the amount deducted from your Korean balance right away. Think of your WISE card as a kind of debit card. Once all the currency in your WISE account is used up, you can no longer use it.

So, if you're going to use the WISE card in Korea, I'd recommend getting enough currency to cover your expenses. In my experience, I was able to pay for everything from convenience stores to restaurants.

2) Cash out

Another thing you might be wondering about in your WISE Card Korea review is cash withdrawals. I've tried, and I can't get a cash withdrawal. I tried both inside the bank and outside, like in the photo above, and it didn't work.

If you're Korean, you should at least have a Korean bank card, so you shouldn't have too much trouble, but if you're a foreigner visiting Korea, you should know that you can't withdraw cash.

In my case, every time I tried to make a cash withdrawal, I got a message saying that this transaction could not be performed. I hope you enjoyed this WISE Card Korea review and if you are interested in applying for the WISE Card and physical card, you can get more information at the address below.

Finalize

Today I talked about my experience with the WISE card in Korea. While I was a little disappointed with the cash withdrawal part, it worked perfectly for shopping and paying at restaurants. Once I checked it out, I found out that New Zealand, which seems to work in South Korea.

I'll post a review of using the WISE card in Japan later, but if you're interested, you can wait for that.