Send money to South Korea
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
Send money to South Korea
- Low fees — fees get cheaper the more you send
- Lightning fast — money typically arrives in seconds
- Perfectly predictable — lock in an exchange rate for your international transfer
How to send money to South Korea from New Zealand
Enter amount to send in NZD.
Pay in NZD with your debit card or credit card, or send the money from your online banking.
Choose recipient in South Korea.
Select who you want to send money to and which pay-out method to use.
Send NZD, receive KRW.
The recipient gets money in KRW directly from Wise’s local bank account.
Larger transfers. Lower fees. Premium support.
Pay less when you send over 44,000 NZD or equivalent. Plus get dedicated support from our expert team
Secure money transfers to South Korea
Every transfer you make is protected with HTTPS encryption and 2-step verification. And we run millions of checks each day to protect every transaction from fraud.
- Rock-solid technologySuper smart Wisers have built our industry-leading security systems from scratch over the last 12 years.
- People who care, 24/7With over 1,000 anti-fraud specialists, and real human help available every minute, we’re on hand when you’ve got questions.
- Your money, not oursYour money is safeguarded, and held completely separate from ours, so it’s available to you all the time.
Best ways to send money to South Korea with WISE
The best way to send New Zealand dollar to South Korean won is by using money that's in your Wise account. It's cheapest and usually arrives in seconds. Bank transfers are also cheap, but can be slower.
Wise account
Wise account
If you have a Wise multi-currency account, you can use money in your account to fund your transfer. It’s cheap and fast — just set up your money transfer as you normally would, and choose a Wise account transfer when paying.
Bank transfers are usually the cheapest option when it comes to funding your international money transfer with Wise. Bank transfers can be slower than debit or credit cards, but they usually give you the best value for your money. Read more how to use bank transfers as a payment option.
Paying for your transfer with a debit card is easy and fast. It’s also usually cheaper than credit card, as credit cards are more expensive to process. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a debit card.
Paying for your transfer with a credit card is easy and fast. Wise accepts Visa, Mastercard and some Maestro cards. Read more about how to pay for your money transfer with a credit card.
If you’ve enabled Apple Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Apple Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
If you’ve enabled Google Pay on your phone, you can use it to pay for a transfer with Wise. Paying with Google Pay is a convenient and quick way to send money abroad. If you’re using a credit card, watch out for extra charges. Some banks consider these payments as cash withdrawal, and they may charge you extra fees.
How to receive money in South Korea
When you transfer with Wise, you can receive to local bank accounts — no need for a Wise account. And since our price is transparent, you know exactly what you’ll get on the other side.
Local bank account
Local bank account
For local bank account transfers you’ll need to have the recipient’s account details to ensure a smooth transfer. Learn more about bank transfers.
Email
Email
To make payments using only email, all you need is your recipient’s email address. Learn more about Email transfers.
Cheapest way to send money to South Korea from New Zealand
The cheapest way to send 1,000 NZD to South Korea is by using money that's in your Wise account and costs 7.97 NZD. We use the mid-market exchange rate — the fairest rate — and always show your fees upfront.
NZD
KRW
| Sending 1,000 NZD | Transfer cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | 7.97 NZD | ||
| Bank transfer | 8.41 NZD | ||
| Debit card | 10.79 NZD | ||
| Credit card | 19.23 NZD | ||
| Apple Pay | 20.21 NZD | ||
| Google Pay | 20.21 NZD | ||
Fastest way to send money to South Korea from New Zealand
Sending money with Wise is super fast: 74% of transfers arrive in under 20 seconds, and 95% in less than a day. How long it takes depends on how you pay.
NZD
KRW
| Sending 1,000 NZD | Should arrive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wise account | in 3 minutes | ||
| Bank transfer | in 2 hours | ||
| Debit card | in 3 minutes | ||
| Credit card | in 3 minutes | ||
| Apple Pay | in 3 minutes | ||
| Google Pay | in 3 minutes | ||
Send money to South Korea from New Zealand with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to South Korea? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
Send money to South Korea from New Zealand with the Wise app
Looking for an app to send money to South Korea? Send money on the go with Wise.
Cheap transfers abroad
Free from hidden fees, you’ll always get the mid-market exchange rate with Wise.
Track exchange rates
Save your favourite currencies to check how the exchange rate changes over time.
Real-time notifications
Know exactly what you’ve spent, as soon as you spend it.
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You can use Wise for much more than just sending money. Here is what's available, based on where you live.
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