Realtime exchange rates
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Realtime exchange rates
-- base rate
Estimated cost: airport counter (0% discount) vs app exchange (up to 90%
discount)
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Lifetime free exchange
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| Exchange discount |
100%
Until Dec 2025
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Major currencies 100%
Others 0.5-2.5%
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| ATM withdrawals | Fee waived |
Conditional waiver
2% after $500 per month
| Fee waived |
| Refund fee |
1% charged
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No fee
Transfer fee applies
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Completely free
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Country-specific strategies
Japan
Yen (JPY)
- App exchange + airport pickup: Apply in major bank apps (up to 90% discount) and pick up at the airport for the best value.
- Travelog ATM: Withdraw at 7-Eleven ATMs with no fee. Ideal for topping up cash.
Vietnam/Thailand
Dong (VND) / Baht (THB)
- Double exchange: Exchange to USD 100 bills in Korea, then exchange locally at gold shops or exchange counters for the best rate.
- QR payments: Register GLN or a travel card and use Grab auto-pay to avoid change scams.
Taiwan
Dollar (TWD)
- Airport exchange recommended: City banks often have long waits. Exchange what you need right after you arrive.
Europe/US
Euro (EUR) / Dollar (USD)
- Contactless card: Tap-to-pay is common. A travel card that works for transit is essential.
Airport exchange warning
Airport counter exchange at Incheon has high fees (about 4%).
Before departure, use bank app services like
'Cyber Exchange'
or
'Exchange Wallet'
to get up to
90% discount
and simply pick up at the airport.