That's weird. The Hana Bank branch i went to is located inside D Cube Shopping Centre in Sindorim. I stayed at Sheraton Seoul D Cube and the hotel is inside that building. So it was very convenient for me.

The first thing i asked when i walked into the branch is whether they buy foreign currency at this branch and they said yes. I was then asked what currency i wanted to sell and i answered Malaysian Ringgit. They gladly said can... can and asked me to have a seat. The branch manager also came out because the teller attending me didn't speak much English.

It is very likely the staffs at that particular Hana Bank branch you walked into has never dealt in selling or buying MYR. So they thought they can't buy MYR.
Yes. That is the preferential rate for Asiana Airlines passenger. Without the preferential rate, the rate quoted to me was 2.83. Once i took out my Asiana Airlines boarding pass and showed it to the branch manager, he said ah... Asiana boarding pass, special rate special rate 

By the way, before that i sold some of my MYR at one of the many Hana Bank foreign exchange booths at Incheon Airport. So i know that Hana Bank is one of the few Korean banks that actually buy MYR in cash. The rate quoted at their foreign exchange booth at the airport is slightly higher than their branches in downtown Seoul even with the Asiana Airlines 50% preferential rate. So it is recommended that one sells their MYR at Hana Bank in downtown Seoul.
The actual market rate is even lower. That is why they can sold me the KRW for just KRW1,000 = RM2.753. So one can imagine just how much those money changers in Malaysia can actually earn if many people buy KRW from them 

By the way, Hana Bank also can buy MYR (cash) even if you are not an Asiana Airlines passenger. Just that the rate will be higher.

Went to change HKD and RMB, got a lousy rate.

Forex
HKD 40.28
RMB 49.34

Money exchanger
HKD 41.30
RMB 50.50

It crazily increase ald the HKD??? where u exchange the money??? U will be going to China??

That's weird. The Hana Bank branch i went to is located inside D Cube Shopping Centre in Sindorim. I stayed at Sheraton Seoul D Cube and the hotel is inside that building. So it was very convenient for me.

The first thing i asked when i walked into the branch is whether they buy foreign currency at this branch and they said yes. I was then asked what currency i wanted to sell and i answered Malaysian Ringgit. They gladly said can... can and asked me to have a seat. The branch manager also came out because the teller attending me didn't speak much English.

It is very likely the staffs at that particular Hana Bank branch you walked into has never dealt in selling or buying MYR. So they thought they can't buy MYR.
Yes. That is the preferential rate for Asiana Airlines passenger. Without the preferential rate, the rate quoted to me was 2.83. Once i took out my Asiana Airlines boarding pass and showed it to the branch manager, he said ah... Asiana boarding pass, special rate special rate 

Thanks for sharing.

If want go Korea better bring ringgit and change there.
Then if want change back to ringgit better change at Msia.

Hi, I have check. Sad to tell that NOPE. Changing from ringgit to won is not allow!
Hana Bank in D cube shopping centre only give privillege to Sheraton's guests.
I duno how they could detect you are a guest there or so, but i have tried hard and nope,

they is only those foreign exchange bank (eg. KEB bank) allows ringgit to won. and the rate is 2.95++

Must be a Sheraton guest ? I did not know that. I didn't even tell them i was staying upstairs. I also did not tell them i have an Asiana Airlines boarding pass initially. Anyway, going to Seoul again next year and i will try again. Hopefully i won't face any problem 

So basically you are saying that they will only buy your Malaysian Ringgit provided you are staying upstairs (Sheraton Seoul D Cube) ?
That's expensive 

Even I tried to cheat and said I came with friend 2 months ago, still they say it is not allowed. The staff then tried to call I believe is someone in higher position and ask. The answer given was as what I have told before.

I did ask how should I proof I am staying in the hotel, no answer given as the one who speaks english with me doesn't speaks well and can't help me much.

I will be here for 3 months, till March. Maybe we can meet up if you ae coming within this period.

LOL. Though it didn't work, it was still a good try. Anyway, this reminds me to bring the Hana Bank receipt next time i go there. Luckily i still keep that receipt with me  
Most likely they will ask you to produce your hotel key card or alternatively, they can call the hotel directly. After all, the hotel is just upstairs  
Most likely i will go in April. Will bring my grandparents along. Pretty much why we intend to go in April instead because April is not so cold anymore. But i'll drop you a PM in case i'm going early  

By the way, have you tried Shinhan Bank ?

Oh yeah, the Hana Bank and Shinhan Bank money exchange booths at Incheon definitely buy MYR. Shinhan Bank even displays MYR exchange rate on the board. The exchange rate isn't that good though without the Asiana Airlines boarding pass.

shoudl try and come at May, Then can participate in Jongmyo's yearly celebration..UNESCO certified ceremony.
Anyway, if you will be visiting earlier, just drop me email or so then .

shoudl try and come at May, Then can participate in Jongmyo's yearly celebration..UNESCO certified ceremony.
Anyway, if you will be visiting earlier, just drop me email or so then .

btw, did not try Shinhan..Gived up . COz when I ask Yoori and Hana bank staff, they both refer me to the foreiegn exchange bank. :I

Where can I get better rate for Thai Baht coz I see Wawasan rate is RM10.45 - THB100

If I have SGD and AUD, and want to convert to EUR, is it better to convert here in Malaysia or to convert them in Europe?

By converting SGD/AUD in Malaysia, I would need to exchange SGD/AUD -> MYR -> EUR?

Please advice, thanks!