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Buy South Korean won

Whether you pick up in-store or choose home delivery, we’re offering great rates on South Korean won when you order your currency online.

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How to get your South Korean won

Order South Korean won online to get great rates and choose home delivery or click and collect from stores or the airport.

Home delivery

Spend more time packing, planning, and working on your tan with home delivery.

Benefits
  • Fast, secure, convenient
  • Next day delivery available for cash

Store click & collect

Order online and pick up on your way. Over 25 locations in stores and airports across the UK.

Benefits
  • Lock in your exchange rate1
  • Located in major UK airports

Travel money in a jiffy

Get your travel money quickly, easily, and securely.

  1. Buy online

    Buy online

    Choose how many South Korean won you would like to order.
  2. Choose delivery or collection

    Choose delivery or collection

    Get your travel money delivered or collect at one of our stores across the UK.
  3. enjoy your trip

    Enjoy your trip!

    Relax knowing that all your travel money needs are taken care of.

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Key information about South Korean won

The South Korean won is denoted by its currency code (KRW) and symbol (₩). It has been the official currency of South Korea since 1945.

Carry South Korean won when visiting South Korea..

South Korean won notes

₩1,000
₩5,000
₩10,000
₩50,000

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South Korean won coins

₩1
₩5
₩10
₩50
₩100
₩500

Stacks of various coins in different metals and sizes arranged in a row against a neutral background.
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Destinations that accept South Korean won

South Korea
6 of 22 destinations

Common questions about South Korean won

Timing the market for the best rates is a tricky business due to daily shifts influenced by economic data, global politics, and trader sentiment. Your personal travel schedule and market-watching comfort will guide your decision. We've got tools like our rate tracker to help you stay informed on South Korean won rates.

The South Korean won is accepted in South Korea, where it serves as the official currency. It is not commonly used outside of South Korea, and it is not widely accepted in other countries or regions.

You can purchase your South Korean won from us via credit or debit card. When you purchase South Korean won, either online or at our stores, we ensure no credit card handling fees are applied. However, it's wise to check with your card issuer for any potential charges they might apply.

Yes, you can! We can buy back your unused South Korean won notes at any one of our UK retail stores at the original transaction exchange rate up to a maximum value of £250, for a fee of just £4.99. Learn more about our Buy Back Promise. T&Cs apply.

Need a different currency?

Whether you're visiting neighbouring countries or planning a multi-destination trip, our related currency links make it easy to prepare.

  • 1 Lock in exchange rates means that customers can review and reserve exchange rates at their discretion, by purchasing travel money in advance. Any additional purchases will be subject to the prevailing exchange rate at the time of each new transaction.