yes, they are endorsed by seoul tourism. also the follow up is quite good. i've done my booking and informed them about the late arrival, and they replied that they have informed the motel about it. but let's wait until i go there and find out the actual service.

for sure will bring cash . not safe ? like bring rm3k cash in won?

u go there how many day? airasia go trip?


what the price ?

If can get this at Incheon airport, the rate really marked to the market!! 2.76

Tnx added this to 1st page

This post has been edited by stimix: Nov 11 2010, 07:21 AM

i think should be quite valid, as the rate is given by the bak for 'cash' exchange, somemore is updated daily.

How you get 2.76 ? RM to won directly ? The problem is where to find exchange that accept ringgit ?


If 1USD =RM3.11 = 1,065.7 won

1000won=RM2.8383

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Added on November 11, 2010, 10:16 am【Good exchange rate】　Official currency exchange booth → Bank → Airport → Department Store →Hotel →【Bad exchange rate】

This post has been edited by aeiou228: Nov 11 2010, 10:16 AM

As per the link, RM1 = 362.02 won as per Today.
i.e 1000won = Rm2.6627 liao...

damn good wor convert from RM to won at Korea..but dunno inc of commission or not

Sorry, but how do you arrived at RM2.6627 ?

RM1 = KRW362.02
KRW1000 = RM2.7623

As of now, Cash selling KRW354.8 = RM1. Translate to KRW1000 = RM2.8184 .

Still better than Wawasan's.

This post has been edited by niel: Nov 11 2010, 10:59 AM

Sorry typo again..haha..2.7627..not 2.6627...darn my finger too fat liao

The things is you risk not able to find exchange booth accepting RM or accepting RM but give lousy rates if you don't change to USD first.

Safer to calculate based on USD first:

1USD =RM3.11 = 1,065.7 won
1000won=RM2.8383

Anyhow, I will stick to the usual way. Bring some cash enough for 1-2 days and withdraw the rest using Malaysia ATM cards. I always get the best rate this way. Furthermore, bank like Citibank charges you nothing for overseas withdrawal.

I hope Korea ATM Machine display in English though!

don't think so. 2 months ago i use my maybank visa debit card to book innostel, and the rate was only 2.712, while at that time wawasan is giving 2.85. so it's definately cheaper to use debit card. credit card will be slightly expensive as the bank will charge you 1-2% more.

another option is to use ATM withdrawal. maybank charge rm8 per withdrawal, but if you withdraw more than rm500 then it will be cheaper than changing money here.

Yeah thinking of this way too

i heard that need to go to bank activate it first for international usage?

u can call them or use the atm to activate. there are 2 options: for a certain duration or permanent.

Can activate via ATM-lah..under 'Other Services" (maybank ATM)

thanks bro .

when you all go ?

Please google for ATM withdrawal in Korea. I read somewhere it is quite problematic. maybe at virtualtourist or tripadvisor

exchange counters in incheon airport:

http://www.visitkorea.or.kr/ena/GK/GK_EN_2_4_1.jsp

I called Shinhan Bank just now
TEL. 032-743-5100
Nearby West Greeter Hall and East Greeter
Hall ( next to limousine bus ticket booth)

Shinhan : An neo say yo
Me: How much is 1USD to Korea won ?
Shinhan : @#$%&* no engli shee @#$%

Put me on hold for 1 minute..............

Shinhan: @#$%^&*......
Me: Er... 1 USD....Korea won how much ?
Shinhan: I'm sorry...No engli shee
Me: OK Thank you.


Jialat.......Manyak susah oh......

This post has been edited by aeiou228: Nov 11 2010, 12:15 PM