Convert between South Korean Won (KRW ₩) and your home currency, including optional foreign-transaction or ATM fees. South Korea uses the Won (₩ / KRW). Quick mental math: ₩10,000 is roughly $7.25 USD (€6.70 EUR). Adjust your rate below and preview real 2026 South Korean prices—from a ₩2,000 Iced Americano to Korean BBQ and KTX tickets.
Cash, Cards & Global ATMs in South Korea (KRW ₩)
- Banknotes & Coins: Korean Won bills come in ₩1,000 (blue), ₩5,000 (orange), ₩10,000 (green, King Sejong), and ₩50,000 (yellow, Shin Saimdang). Coins are ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, and ₩500.
- 95% Card-Friendly—Except T-money & Street Stalls: Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay (at Hyundai Card-compatible terminals), and Samsung Pay work at virtually every restaurant, café, kiosk, and taxi. You only need ₩50,000–₩100,000 in cash per person to top up your T-money transit card and buy snacks at traditional markets (Gwangjang, Namdaemun, BIFF Square).
- Look for "Global ATM" stickers: Not every domestic Korean ATM accepts foreign debit cards. Use ATMs marked Global ATM inside Woori Bank, KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana Bank, or inside CU/GS25/7-Eleven convenience stores (typical withdrawal fee: ₩3,600–₩4,800).