Foreign patients ask about payment methods more than almost any other operational question. Here's the comprehensive guide — what works, what doesn't, what's optimal for which currency, and how to avoid surprise fees on your end.
All major cards work. Apple Pay/Alipay don't. Pay in KRW.
JRYN accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, JCB, and UnionPay — all major international card networks. Most foreign-issued cards work without issues — call your card issuer pre-trip to flag international transactions and avoid fraud declines. KRW cash also accepted — exchange at Gimhae airport (convenient, slightly higher rates) or at Hana/Woori Bank in Seomyeon (better rates for amounts over $300 equivalent). What doesn't work for foreigners: Apple Pay(Korean POS systems don't accept foreign Apple Pay), Google Pay(same), Samsung Pay(Korean-only), Alipay(Chinese-only foreign accounts), WeChat Pay(Chinese-only foreign accounts), direct USD/JPY/EUR cash(must convert to KRW). Bank transfer from your home country works for advance booking deposit. Most foreign patients use credit card at end of treatment — fastest, no exchange friction, your card issuer handles currency conversion at market rate.
Call your credit card issuer 1–2 weeks before trip. Tell them: travel dates, destinations (Korea), expected transaction amounts. This prevents fraud-detection declines at JRYN checkout. Most major US/UK/EU/Asian card issuers handle this in 5-minute call.
Some credit cards charge 1–3% foreign transaction fees. Travel-rewards cards (Chase Sapphire, Capital One Venture, AmEx Platinum) typically don't. For larger treatment costs, fee difference matters. Use your fee-free card if you have one.
Cash needs at JRYN: minimal for most treatments (cards work). If you want some KRW for taxis, restaurants, etc.: exchange ~$200–$300 worth at Gimhae airport (acceptable rate) or Hana Bank in Seomyeon (better rate, takes 10 min). Avoid exchanging large amounts at airport — rates are 2–4% worse than banks.
Card: standard checkout, takes 1 minute, your card issuer converts at market rate. Cash KRW: exact amount or with change. JRYN doesn't accept direct USD/JPY/EUR cash — bring KRW or pay by card. Most foreign patients pay by card.
If you book confirmed appointment 7+ days ahead, JRYN requests 30% deposit via bank transfer. We email payment instructions in English including JRYN's bank details. SWIFT codes provided for international transfers. Fee on your end varies by your bank (typically $25–$50).
JRYN provides bilingual itemized receipts in your language. Include diagnosis codes if applicable. Useful for: HSA/FSA submission (rare for cosmetic), insurance claim documentation (medical procedures), business expense reporting. Request specific format at checkout.
All major US cards work. Notify issuer pre-trip. Travel-rewards cards (Chase Sapphire, Capital One) avoid foreign transaction fees. AmEx may decline at smaller Korean merchants but works at JRYN.
Japanese cards including JCB work fine. Suica, PASMO, Edy, ID don't work in Korea (different system). Bring physical cards. Cash exchange JPY → KRW at Gimhae airport at decent rate.
UnionPay accepted at JRYN. Most Chinese-issued cards work — verify with bank before trip. Alipay and WeChat Pay don't work for foreigners in Korean POS systems. Bring UnionPay card or cash.
Taiwan-issued Visa, Mastercard, JCB all work. Notify bank pre-trip. Some Taiwan banks have fraud-detection issues at first Korean transaction — having backup card useful.
Singapore-issued cards work fine. SGD-USD cards typically have low foreign transaction fees. Standard Chartered, DBS, OCBC all reliable. Apple Pay through Singapore-issued card may work occasionally.
All EU-issued cards work. Some smaller European banks have lower fraud-detection thresholds — definitely notify pre-trip. EUR cash exchanges easily at banks for KRW.
Korean POS systems generally don't accept foreign Apple Pay. Korean Apple Pay is separate system that doesn't accept foreign-registered Apple Wallet cards. Use physical card or KRW cash.
Same as Apple Pay — Korean POS systems don't accept foreign Google Pay. Even if your phone shows it should work, transaction declines at terminal. Use physical card.
JRYN doesn't accept direct foreign cash. Must convert to KRW first. Even if you have crisp USD bills, no good — exchange at Gimhae airport, Korea Exchange Bank, or Hana Bank first.
Personal checks not accepted. Korean banking system doesn't process foreign personal checks reliably. Bring credit card or cash KRW.
JRYN provides Korean + English receipt as standard. Other languages (Japanese, Mandarin, etc.) on request. Lists: each treatment with quantity/dose, individual prices, total, payment method, date. Useful for personal records, tax documentation, expense reports.
On request, receipts include diagnosis codes (where applicable) for insurance/HSA submission. Most aesthetic treatments not insurance-eligible. Documented medical procedures (severe acne treatment, skin cancer related, etc.) may be reimbursable. JRYN doesn't bill insurance directly — you submit.
Korean business tax invoice format available on request. Useful for: business expense reporting in your home country, Korean business reimbursement (rare for foreigners), formal accounting documentation. Slight delay (24h) for tax invoice generation.
Save bilingual receipt in both physical and digital form. Useful for: future visit reference, comparison with other clinics, treatment history records, dispute resolution if needed. JRYN retains copies in patient records — but your own copy is recommended.
Dr. Lee Portrait
A medical decision should not feel rushed.
My job is to give you the 30 minutes you couldn't get at home
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then deliver treatment that respects what made you fly here in the first place.
Send your card brand, country of issuance, and approximate treatment cost. Within 24 hours we confirm acceptance and flag any pre-trip prep needed. Eliminates day-of checkout friction.
Individual results may vary. Content is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice. Please consult a licensed medical professional before any procedure. Prices are estimates and may change. JRYN Dermatology is licensed under the Korean Medical Service Act.
Contact number : +82-10-3951-7576
Address:
4F, Samjeong Tower, 672 Jungang-daero, Busanjin-gu, Busan, Korea