💳 Why You Should Bring a Physical Wise Card When Travelling to Korea
If you’re planning a trip to South Korea, I highly recommend bringing a physical Wise card with you, alongside your digital one. While Korea is known for its advanced technology, I was surprised to find that many places still require you to insert a physical card into the payment terminal, rather than using a digital card stored on your phone. I personally ran into this issue more than once, especially in taxis, where inserting the card manually is often the only option.
The Wise card was incredibly convenient for me, especially because it allows you to easily convert between multiple currencies and Korean won and vice versa. Whether I needed to top up or switch funds, it was quick, seamless, and much more cost-effective than traditional bank options.
Just a heads-up: if you’re planning to use a Wise card in Korea, make sure to order the physical card in advance, as it can take a few days to arrive. So don’t wait too long—get it delivered before your trip!