{"id":50447,"date":"2019-11-11T15:58:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-11T14:58:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/?p=50447"},"modified":"2025-04-22T22:30:24","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:30:24","slug":"korean-phrases-for-the-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/korean-phrases-for-the-bank\/","title":{"rendered":"7 sorts of Korean phrases for the bank"},"content":{"rendered":"<h6><em>Latest update: April 2025.<\/em><\/h6>\n<p>Banking in Korea can feel overwhelming for foreigners, especially with language and system differences. Many essential tasks like opening an account, receiving international transfers, or updating visa info still require in-person visits. Knowing what to expect and learning a few key <strong>Korean phrases for the bank<\/strong> can make your experience much smoother. With a little preparation, handling your banking needs in Korea becomes much easier and stress-free.<\/p>\n<h2>Korean phrases for the bank you need to know<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Common Korean vocabulary<\/h3>\n<p>Before we jump into useful Korean phrases for the bank, let\u2019s first check out some basic vocabulary to help you recognize common items and terms.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Eun-haeng<\/strong> (\uc740\ud589): bank<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gye-jwa<\/strong> (\uacc4\uc88c): account<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tong-jang<\/strong> (\ud1b5\uc7a5): bank book (also called a passbook)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bi-mil-beon-ho<\/strong> (\ube44\ubc00\ubc88\ud638): password<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ee-che<\/strong> (\uc774\uccb4): transfer<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gong-in-in-jeung-seo<\/strong> (\uacf5\uc778\uc778\uc99d\uc11c): Digital certificate. A digital certificate is an electronic &#8220;password&#8221; that allows a person or organization to exchange data securely over the Internet using the public key infrastructure (PKI). It is also known as a public key certificate or identity certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Su-su-ryo<\/strong> (\uc218\uc218\ub8cc): fees<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oe-guk-in-deung-rok-jeung<\/strong> (\uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d): <a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-obtain-a-korean-residence-card\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Korean residence card<\/a> (formerly known as ARC)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Han-guk-nae jeon-hwa-beon-ho<\/strong> (\ud55c\uad6d\ub0b4 \uc804\ud654\ubc88\ud638) : Korean phone number<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yeo-gwon<\/strong> (\uc5ec\uad8c): passport<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bi-ja<\/strong> (\ube44\uc790): visa<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These are common terms that will definitely come in handy when you need assistance at the bank.<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95723\" src=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-phrases-for-the-bank-2.png\" alt=\"Korean phrases for the bank-Hana bank\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-phrases-for-the-bank-2.png 798w, https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-phrases-for-the-bank-2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-phrases-for-the-bank-2-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Opening account<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re a foreigner looking to open a new account at the bank, these helpful terms can make communication easier. Let&#8217;s check them out!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"320\" data-end=\"411\"><strong>Gyejwareul mandeulgo sipeoyo. <\/strong>(\uacc4\uc88c\ub97c \ub9cc\ub4e4\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I\u2019d like to open a bank account.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"431\">Oegugin deungnokjeung isseoyo. <\/strong>(\uc678\uad6d\uc778 \ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d \uc788\uc5b4\uc694.): I have my Korean residence card.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chekeu kadeureul mandeulgo sipeoyo.<\/strong> (\uccb4\ud06c \uce74\ub4dc\ub97c \ub9cc\ub4e4\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I want to make an ATM card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Want more details? Check out our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/how-to-open-a-bank-account-in-korea\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">how to open a bank account in Korea<\/a>!<\/p>\n<h3>3. Withdrawing or depositing money<\/h3>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure how to use the ATM, you can go to the counter and use these simple Korean phrases for the bank to ask for help.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Ipgeumhago sipeoyo.<\/strong> (\uc785\uae08\ud558\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I\u2019d like to make a deposit.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong>Chulgeumhalgeyo.<\/strong> (\ucd9c\uae08\ud560\uac8c\uc694.): I\u2019m going to withdraw money.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1306\"><strong>Jan-aegi eolmayeyo? <\/strong>(\uc794\uc561\uc774 \uc5bc\ub9c8\uc608\uc694?): What\u2019s the account balance?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1306\">Our <a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/korean-counters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">article<\/a> will help you quickly learn how to recognize and <strong>count Korean won<\/strong>, making communication easier when you are at the bank.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1306\">BONUS! Curious about the <strong>required bank balance to study in Korea<\/strong>? We\u2019ve got the answer for you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C_ed1XfhaHH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Online banking<\/h3>\n<p>Most people in South Korea rely on online banking for transfers, paying bills, topping up transport cards, managing subscriptions, and more \u2014 all from their phones. Let&#8217;s see how to communicate that!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inteonet baengking sincheonghago sipeoyo. <\/strong>(\uc778\ud130\ub137\ubc45\ud0b9 \uc2e0\uccad\ud558\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I\u2019d like to apply for internet banking.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Gongin injeungseoreul balgeuphago sipeoyo.<\/strong> (\uacf5\uc778\uc778\uc99d\uc11c\ub97c \ubc1c\uae09\ud558\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I would like to apply for a digital certificate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Susuryo innayo?<\/strong> (\uc218\uc218\ub8cc \uc788\ub098\uc694?): Are there fees?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-95733\" src=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-ATM-interface.png\" alt=\"Korean ATM interface\" width=\"798\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-ATM-interface.png 798w, https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-ATM-interface-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Korean-ATM-interface-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 798px) 100vw, 798px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. International transfers<\/h3>\n<p>Wondering how to handle international transfers? Here\u2019s how you can begin.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"580\"><strong>Haewaeseo doni deureowanneunji hwakinhaego sipeoyo. <\/strong>(\ud574\uc678\uc5d0\uc11c \ub3c8\uc774 \ub4e4\uc5b4\uc654\ub294\uc9c0 \ud655\uc778\ud558\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I want to check if my overseas transfer has arrived.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"584\" data-end=\"667\"><strong>Seuwipeuteu kodeu isseoyo?<\/strong> (\uc2a4\uc704\ud504\ud2b8 \ucf54\ub4dc \uc788\uc5b4\uc694?): Do you have the SWIFT code?<\/li>\n<li><strong>Songgeum susuryoneun eolma-yeyo?<\/strong> (\uc1a1\uae08 \uc218\uc218\ub8cc\ub294 \uc5bc\ub9c8\uc608\uc694?): How much will I be charged for a wire transfer?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When transferring money to an international bank account, bank tellers will usually ask for the SWIFT code. There may also be transfer fees, so it\u2019s a good idea to check with them in advance.<\/p>\n<h3>6. Updating personal information<\/h3>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"933\">If your visa status, Korean residence card, or phone number changes, <strong>you must update your bank.<\/strong> These handy Korean phrases will help you when you&#8217;re at the bank.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"933\"><strong>Bija sangtaega bakkwieosseoyo. Jeongbo sujeonghalgeyo<\/strong><em data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1045\">. <\/em>(\ube44\uc790 \uc0c1\ud0dc\uac00 \ubc14\ub00c\uc5c8\uc5b4\uc694. \uc815\ubcf4 \uc218\uc815\ud560\uac8c\uc694.): My visa status changed. I\u2019d like to update my info.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"933\"><strong>Sae oegugin deungnokjeung-ieyo. Deungnok bakkwo juseyo. <\/strong>(\uc0c8 \uc678\uad6d\uc778\ub4f1\ub85d\uc99d\uc774\uc5d0\uc694. \ub4f1\ub85d \ubc14\uafd4 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694.): This is my new Korean residence card. Please update my record.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"845\" data-end=\"933\"><strong>Jeonhwabeonhoreul eopdeitehae juseyo. <\/strong>(\uc804\ud654\ubc88\ud638\ub97c \uc5c5\ub370\uc774\ud2b8\ud574 \uc8fc\uc138\uc694.): Please update my phone number.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>7. Resetting password\/lost card<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes accidents happen, but don\u2019t worry \u2014 we\u2019re here to help! It&#8217;s not too difficult to reset a password or replace a lost card at the bank. Check out how to communicate below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"161\"><strong>Bimilbeonhoreul jaeseoljeonghago sipeoyo.<\/strong> (\ube44\ubc00\ubc88\ud638\ub97c \uc7ac\uc124\uc815\ud558\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I would like to reset my password.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"161\"><strong>Kadeureul ilheobeoryeosseoyo. Jaebalgeup batgo sipeoyo. <\/strong>(\uce74\ub4dc\ub97c \uc783\uc5b4\ubc84\ub838\uc5b4\uc694. \uc7ac\ubc1c\uae09 \ubc1b\uace0 \uc2f6\uc5b4\uc694.): I lost my card. I\u2019d like to get a replacement.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We hope these handy Korean phrases for the bank make things easier for you in different situations! Check out our other helpful <a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/korean-phrases-and-words-for-daily-life\/\">vocabulary and phrase list for daily life<\/a> as well!<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the Korean language and culture, keep following the<a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/blog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0Go! Go! Hanguk blog<\/a>\u00a0and don\u2019t hesitate to<a href=\"https:\/\/gogohanguk.com\/en\/#form\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u00a0contact us<\/a>\u00a0about living and studying in Korea.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Latest update: April 2025. Banking in Korea can feel overwhelming for foreigners, especially with language and system differences. Many essential tasks like opening an account, receiving international transfers, or updating visa info still require in-person visits. 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