Even if your overseas card works in a shop, conditions may differ for app bookings or transport-card top-ups. Check payment methods for each use, and if a payment fails, first check your order and approval records.
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Consider shop, online-booking and transport payments separately
Even with the same overseas card, acceptance in shops can differ from acceptance in apps or on booking websites. Read the online service's supported-card and verification conditions, and prepare the payment methods needed to buy or top up transport cards separately.
If payment fails, check your order history first
A card-approval notification may not mean that your order is complete. If a failure screen appears, check your order history and card-approval status, then contact the seller or card issuer. Before repeatedly trying to pay, ask whether you can use another card or cash. Do not share your card PIN or verification codes with anyone else.
Manage cash withdrawals and transport-card balances separately too
Before using an ATM, check whether it accepts overseas cards and read the fees and withdrawal conditions shown on screen. A transport card's purchase price and its loaded balance are different, and you should also read the conditions for refunding any remaining balance. Having a balance does not mean you can use it like cash in every shop.
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Official information to check before you set out
Fees, opening hours and booking methods may change. Check the information below for the date you will visit.
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism · Transport, payment and booking information for international visitors ↗ Source accessed 2026-10-22
- Korea Tourism Organization · Travel information ↗
Text edited 2026-10-22 · Operating information may differ on your actual visit date.