How to send money from Korea to America via Western Union

 

During your stay in Korea, there must be some cases where you are required to send money to America. It is possible to send money from the banks inside military installations. However, remittance is can be easily made from diverse banks of Korea. For instance, you can use the following banks, which are considered representative ones: KB Kookmin Bank, IBK (Industrial Bank of Korea), Nonghyup Bank, KEB Hana Bank, Busan Bank and Daegu Bank.

When you visit the bank, you must take a number. When you take a number, you need to press the button corresponding to your business purpose. For this reason, we recommend following the guide of a staff member. When you receive the number, you will hear the alarm sound from each bank window. Approach the window of your number and start your remittance procedure. 

To send money, you need to fill out the form as seen above. The form can vary from bank to bank, so this document is only for reference. The picture is from Nonghyup Bank near Osan Air Base. Please pay attention to the information required by the document and do not forget to bring your ID card (passport).

To use the transfer service of Western Union, you are to pay some commission. The commission depends on the total transaction amount and the minimum rate starts from $12 USD, depending on the transaction amount. Contact the bank for further details. 

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