Bank Account Opening Safety Checklist

To open a bank account in Korea, you must pass identity verification under the real-name financial transaction principle and the financial company's customer due diligence procedure. If you do not yet have an Alien Registration Card (외국인등록증) or find it difficult to prove your purpose of stay, opening an account may be delayed or refused.

This guide does not make absolute claims such as "a passport alone is enough," "a certain bank is easier," or "a card is issued same-day." Before visiting, explain your situation to the bank's official customer center or branch and confirm the required documents.