Korean phrases

Korean for banking and money.

Phrases for opening an account, cards, transfers and sending money home.

Where you'll use them: Bank branches, ATMs, remittance counters

Phrases to say.

  • 계좌 만들고 싶어요
    Gyejwa mandeulgo sipeoyo
    I'd like to open an account.
  • 체크카드도 만들 수 있어요?
    Chekeu kadeudo mandeul su isseoyo?
    Can I get a debit card too?
  • 이체 한도를 올리고 싶어요
    Iche hando-reul olligo sipeoyo
    I'd like to raise my transfer limit.
  • 해외송금 하고 싶어요
    Haeoe songgeum hago sipeoyo
    I'd like to send money abroad.
  • 수수료가 얼마예요?
    Susuryoga eolmayeyo?
    What is the fee?
  • 영어 되는 직원 있어요?
    Yeongeo doeneun jigwon isseoyo?
    Is there a staff member who speaks English?

Words you'll see.

  • 통장
    tongjang
    bankbook / account
  • 계좌번호
    gyejwa beonho
    account number
  • 비밀번호
    bimil beonho
    PIN / password
  • 환율
    hwanyul
    exchange rate
  • 현금
    hyeongeum
    cash

Romanisation is only a bridge. Listen to native audio, and for legal, medical or contract matters ask for language support rather than relying on these phrases.