If you just arrived in Korea, but totally forgot to exchange your money at the airport and you only have changed, don't worry, there are some nice solutions for you! Below you have some ways and places where you can exchange your money safely and at good rates.
The bank:
The advantage of exchanging money in banks is that there is English-speaking staff serving at the counter. You will surely enjoy this specialized service at banks such as KEB Hana Bank, Shinhan Bank, and Woori Bank, which are specially designed to satisfy foreign visitors.
Exchange shops:
In addition to banks, there are also foreign exchange agencies. You can find them in Myeong-dong, Dongdaemun, and Itaewon. Apart from these famous tourist areas, you rarely find a service provider with advantageous rates in other parts of the city, but foreign exchange is everywhere in the main tourist areas.
To find them, look for a logo with money signs on it.
TOP best money exchange places
Foreign exchange in 26 Myeongdong 2-gil
This money exchange is the most popular in the area for its advantageous rates
It is located right in front of the big red gate of the Chinese Embassy
Address: 26 Myeongdong 2-gil, Chungmuro 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-776-8927
Opening hours: Daily 09:00 – 21:00
Pacific exchange in Mapo-gu (Hongdae)
This is the most well-known exchange shop in the Hongdae area
Address: 17 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-3144-2341
Opening hours: 10:00 – 23:00 Everyday
Shinhan Bank
This branch has a Foreign Customer Desk with English and Japanese speaking staff
Located at 53-1 Myeong-dong 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82-2-776-9851
Opening hours: Mon to Fri 09:00 – 16:00; Sat and Sun 10:00 – 16:00 (Foreign exchange only)
Woori Bank
Located at Sunshine Building, 11-1 Chungmu-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82-2-753-9105
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
KEB Hana Bank
This bank branch is in the vicinity of the Dongdaemun Market and accessible from the Cheongyecheon Stream
Address: 18-12 Euljiro 6(yuk)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Phone: +82 2-2267-2311
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 – 16:00
