Most hostels I stayed in (Seoul, Daejeon, Busan) had card machines, and some even encouraged card over cash. I paid with my Revolut Visa every time. T...

I used Amex occasionally while coworking in Seoul, especially at Starbucks and larger franchise restaurants. But yeah, acceptance isn’t anywhere near ...

Nonghyup Bank ATM was free to withdraw cash with an overseas Visa card.

I did a side-by-side check when I flew into Gimpo in March 2024. Exchanged $100 at the airport to test it, then did another $200 in Seoul near Dongdae...

Yup - same thing happened to me in Gangnam. The Woori Bank ATM just swallowed it and didn’t spit it out or say anything. I panicked but luckily someon...

I spent a month working remotely in Seoul in May 2024 and tracked expenses closely. Expect to spend ₩80,000-₩100,000 daily if you're balancing cafes, ...

Don’t bother bringing Amex. I had mine with me, but couldn’t use it at a single ATM, let alone a shop or cafe. Even larger chain hotels like Park Star...

Had this issue in Mazar-i-Sharif. My Wise card got swallowed by an Afghanistan International Bank (AIB) ATM. Important: if the ATM is attached to a ba...

I've been based in Kabul since early 2025. While some modern taxis accept HesabPay, public minibuses and vans absolutely do not. Afghanistan public tr...