Money

Cash, cards, ATMs and what Korea really costs.

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Practical guideMoney in Korea: Cards Almost Everywhere, Cash for the Gaps
How paying works in Korea — where foreign cards fail (kiosks, small stalls), how much cash a week needs, the WOWPASS-vs-ATM question, and why nobody tips. Checked October 2026.
Practical guideKorea's Tax Refund: ₩15,000 Minimum, Instant In-Store, Few Excuses
Korea's tourist tax refund — the ₩15,000 minimum, instant in-store refunds up to ₩1,000,000 per receipt, the airport kiosk flow, and the medical-tourism refund that ended January 2026.