The Korea Times
Woori Bank said Wednesday that it has begun issuing a prepaid card tailored for foreign tourists at Incheon International Airport, as the bank looks to expand services for Korea's growing inbound tourism market. The NOL World Card, launched in partnership with travel platform Nol Universe and fintech firm Kona I, is designed to allow foreign visitors to exchange currency, make payments and withdraw cash immediately upon arrival in Korea. The rollout at Incheon airport marks the first on-site distribution of the card since the three companies signed a business agreement in March to develop financial services targeting foreign travelers, Woori said. The prepaid card, which offers preferential exchange rates for tourists, also allows them to reload or withdraw funds through multiple channels, including the bank's branches, ATMs, unmanned exchange machines and kiosks operated by partner companies nationwide. The bank said the card service was aimed at improving financial accessibility for short-term foreign visitors, who often face high exchange fees or payment limitations when using oversea
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