Getting Money in Jeju (when the ATM in Jeju is not working)

Getting Cash In Jeju

Is There an ATM In Jeju ?

Yes, you can find an ATM in Jeju, however most don’t accept foreign cards.

Getting Cash Without Using An ATM In Jeju:

– Send Money To Jeju & Pick It Up Locally

If the ATM in Jeju is not working with your card, you can still use your ATM card (debit/credit) or bank details to securely send yourself funds online through a reputable International money transfer service that has a local partner on Jeju where you can pick up your money within a few hours.

It is a very similar process to buying something on the internet with your debit card and is probably the quickest way to send yourself money online to Jeju.

What’s more, it’s convenient, safe and cheaper than paying high ATM withdrawal fees allowing you to transfer more than the maximum ATM limit.

Option 1: World Remit

In Jeju the local authorized cash pick-up point is central to the main city/town:

  • Suhyup Bank – also known as National Federation Of Fisheries Cooperatives, 37-1 Imhang-ro, Geonip-dong, Cheju, Jeju-do, South Korea

If it’s nearby, then download the World Remit App HERE.
Make your transfer and use the promo code ‘FREE’ to get your first transfer FEE-FREE!

They also offer £5 cashback once you send £50 or more by signing up using refer a friend code MARKT64

Option 2: Ria Money Transfer, Panda Remit, Sendwave & Transfergo

Ria Money Transfer, Panda Remit, Sendwave & Transfergo all work the same way as WorldRemit.

Explore what transfer you may make and what options you have to pick up cash somewhere close by.

Follow this link for Ria Money Transfer, this link for Panda Remit, this link for Sendwave and this link for Transfergo and
This may involve making an account / downloading their app.

Option 3 :

Moneygram and Western Union also offer similar services but can be a little pricier.

Sending Money To A Bank Account Instead

Option 1: World Remit

You can also use the above method to quickly transfer money to an overseas bank account, perhaps to pay for your accommodation or an activity.

For more information visit this FAQs section.

Option 2: Wise (formerly TransferWise)

This another service that also offers bank transfers. If you are new to the service, and follow THIS LINK, you will automatically pay NO FEES on your first transfer of up to £500 (or the equivalent amount in any other currency).
Arguably the best thing about them is that they give you the mid-market rate on the currency exchange, so it’s much cheaper than a traditional bank to bank wire transfer. You won’t need any SWIFT or IBAN numbers, just the name of the account holder, their account number, the bank name and branch location.

Option 3 : Xe Money Transfer or OFX

Xe Money Transfer have a handy app for converting currencies quickly. You can also send money directly through their app. Follow this link to see options.

OFX also offer bank to bank transfer, either through their website or app. Follow this link for more info.

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Useful Links:

Save On High ATM Fees
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeju_Island

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