ATMs & Getting Cash
Essential phrases for finding an ATM, asking about fees, and dealing with card problems in Korea.
Key Phrases
ATM 어디 있어요?
neutraleitiem eodi isseoyo?
Where is an ATM?
Standard polite way to ask strangers or staff.
ATM 어디야?
casualeitiem eodiya?
Where's an ATM?
Only use this with friends or someone younger than you.
수수료 얼마예요?
neutralsusuryo eolmayeyo?
How much is the fee?
Essential to ask before withdrawing cash with a foreign card.
수수료 얼마야?
casualsusuryo eolmaya?
How much is the fee?
Use when asking a friend who is using the ATM.
카드 안 돼요.
neutralkadeu an dwaeyo.
My card isn't working.
Use this to inform bank staff of an error.
카드 안 돼.
casualkadeu an dwae.
My card isn't working.
A natural reaction when the machine rejects your card.
카드가 기계에 있어요.
neutralkadeuga gigyee isseoyo.
My card is in the machine.
Use this to explain a swallowed card to staff.
기계가 안 돼요.
neutralgigyega an dwaeyo.
The machine doesn't work.
Helpful to tell others waiting in line behind you.
오늘 환율 얼마예요?
neutraloneul hwannyul eolmayeyo?
What is the exchange rate today?
Ask this at the bank counter before exchanging money.
현금 필요해요.
neutralhyeongeum piryohaeyo.
I need cash.
A simple way to explain why you are looking for an ATM.