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Korean banks and credit card companies issue credit cards affiliated with international brands to foreigners.
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| Each bank or credit card company has its own regulations for qualification. Usually, there is no problem for those applicants who are employed by a company listed on the Korean Stock Exchange. |
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| Foreigners who have an account with a Korean bank can apply for credit cards of the brands that the bank is |
| affiliated with such as VISA, Master Card or JCB. American Express and Diners Club cards are issued only |
through the following-mentioned card companies or local branches of foreign banks.
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| Credit card company |
Tel |
| VISA Card |
82-2-524-9827 |
| Master Card |
82-2-398-2200 |
| Diners Club |
82-2-222-6100 |
| American Express Card |
82-2-552-7600 |
| JCB Card |
82-2-755-4977 |
| BC Card |
82-2-520-4020 |
| Samsung Card |
82-2-2172-7180 |
| Shinhan Card |
82-2-3420-7000 |
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| Credit card companies issue credit cards to those applicants that meet requirements for issuance of a credit |
card. A request for issuance of a credit card might be rejected if the applicant does not have a good credit record.
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| A foreigner who intends to apply for a credit card needs to find out about the benefits and services offered by the |
| various credit card companies or banks. Application can be made through the credit card company’s website or |
| in person at one of their offices, or by visiting a bank. Required documents to sign-up include an application form |
| with your photo, foreign registration card, and documents verifying your employment and income. However, |
please note that each bank or credit card company may require different documents.
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| Annual membership fee (as of 2007) is a fee charged for the issuance of the credit card and the range of |
| services offered by the credit card company. Annual membership fees are charged starting with the month of |
| issuance. |
