/Open a bank account in Korea
Last verified 2026-07-01
Open a bank account in Korea
A Korean bank account is usually needed for salary, rent, remittance, cards, insurance payments, and many local subscriptions.
Most full bank accounts require a Residence Card, passport, Korean phone number, and sometimes employment or enrollment proof. Branch rules vary, so bring extra documents and ask about transfer limits.
TL;DR Answer
- Bring Residence Card, passport, Korean phone number, and extra proof.
- Choose a branch that regularly works with foreign residents.
- Set up mobile banking before leaving the branch and ask how to raise transfer limits.