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Currency Exchange Rates

Today's rates vs Korean Won · Is now a good time to exchange?

US Dollar USD
1,368.30 KRW
▲ +15.00 (+1.11%)
100 Japanese Yen JPY
875.96 KRW
▲ +3.99 (+0.46%)
Euro EUR
1,569.17 KRW
▲ +7.73 (+0.5%)
Chinese Yuan CNY
204.14 KRW
▲ +2.34 (+1.16%)
British Pound GBP
1,830.92 KRW
▲ +7.55 (+0.41%)

Updated on weekdays (Korea EXIM Bank). Weekends & holidays show the last business day's rate.

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Currency Exchange at Incheon Airport: What to Know

Is exchanging money at the airport a good deal?

Airport exchange counters generally charge higher margins than city banks or mobile exchange services. If you have time, ordering currency through a bank app and picking it up at the airport branch often gets a better rate. For small amounts or last-minute needs, airport counters remain a practical option.

How do I read the exchange rate table?

The base rate is the interbank reference rate; actual exchanges use the "cash buying" rate, and the gap between the two is effectively the fee. Rates on this page are reference rates — the amount you receive follows the posted rate of the bank or counter at the time of exchange.

Can I skip cash and just use cards?

Travel-focused cards and contactless payment are widely accepted in Korea, so many visitors carry little cash. Still, markets, small shops, and some services prefer cash, so a small amount of cash plus a card is the safest combination.

Q. Where are the exchange counters at Incheon Airport?

Bank-operated counters are located in both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, in public and airside areas. Locations and hours can change, so check before your visit.

Q. What about leftover Korean won?

You can convert it back at banks; coins are harder to re-exchange than bills.

Q. How often are these rates updated?

This page refreshes twice on business days (1pm and 4pm KST), based on public exchange-rate data, and may differ from actual transaction rates.