Still Struggling with Banking in Korean? Your 'Woori WON Global' Guide to Easy Finances & Life in Korea!

Hello! This is Woori Bank's Campus Woori Student Ambassador! 👋

 

Are you worried about starting your life in Korea and setting up your finances?

Don't worry! Woori Bank is here to help make your settlement in Korea as easy and convenient as possible.

STOP! Is using the bank still difficult because of the Korean language? The foreign-exclusive app 'Woori WON Global' can handle everything from banking to getting local information, and even provides free TOPIK lectures! 'Woori WON Global' supports 17 languages, making it a must-have app for international students!

Download it now and get a 50% discount on remittance fees right away!

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1. 🇰🇷 Woori WON Global: Your All-in-One Platform for Korean Life!

 

The Woori WON Global app is more than just a financial tool. It's a comprehensive life platform dedicated to ensuring your successful settlement in Korea.

• No Language Barrier: 17-Language Support

  • You can conveniently handle all financial tasks—account inquiries, transfers, and overseas remittances—in your native language. No need to worry if your Korean is rusty!

• Student Community (NEW!)

  • Partnering with K-campus, the largest foreign student platform, the app provides essential information beyond finance, including major university news, internship opportunities, and local life reviews/guides.

• Academic and Career Support

  • Offers free TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) lectures to support your studies.

  • Helps with future career preparation by providing job listings for foreigners (linked with Job Korea, Saramin, Incruit, etc.) and information on the W.I.S.H Global Internship (for students from select countries).

• Maximized Convenience

  • You can open an account remotely right through the app without visiting a branch. (Available to foreign residents aged 17 or older with an Alien Registration Card).

  • If you encounter any issues, you can immediately connect with a multilingual consultant for quick resolution.

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2. 💸 Specialized Financial Benefits: Save Money and Time!

 

Here are practical financial benefits for managing your money, remittances, and currency exchange—the most crucial aspects of student life abroad.

 

A. Practical Remittance and Exchange Rate Benefits

 

• Online Remittance Discount: Offers a 50% exchange rate discount on major currencies (USD, JPY, EUR) and a 50% discount on remittance fees, making it much cheaper and easier than using a physical branch.

• Automatic Overseas Remittance: Ideal for sending or receiving living expenses monthly, with a 30% exchange rate discount (major currencies) and a 30% reduction in remittance fees (telex fee excluded).

• Express 'Baro-Baro' Remittance: When sending money to countries with Woori Bank overseas branches (China, Vietnam, Indonesia, etc.), the funds can be withdrawn or credited to the local account immediately upon remittance, offering excellent speed.

• Generous Remittance Limit: As an international student, you can remit up to the equivalent of USD 200,000 annually.

 

B. Pre-Departure Financial Prep! Overseas Account Opening Support

 

• Pre-Opening Local Account: Students planning to study in the U.S. (Woori America Bank) or Australia (Woori Bank Sydney Branch) can open a local deposit account in Korea before departure. This allows you to start financial transactions immediately upon arrival.

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3. 📦 Practical Support Services for Korean Life

 

• International Document Courier Discount: Through an alliance with global express couriers, we offer a discounted rate for sending necessary study abroad documents internationally.

• International Moving Discount: We provide a 10% discount on international household goods shipping through a partnership with companies like Daehan Logistics.

• Designation of Foreign Exchange Bank: To receive student benefits, you must designate Woori Bank as your official foreign exchange bank. You only need to present simple documents such as your passport and acceptance/enrollment letter.

• Important Note: The combined amount of your remittances and currency exchange will only be reported to the National Tax Service if it exceeds USD 100,000 annually under the international student status. You can transact freely below this amount.

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⭐ Your student life in Korea will be worry-free—from finance to daily living—with Woori Bank!

Download the Woori WON Global app now to start your journey in Korea!