Compare Exchange Rates to Buy South Korean Won (KRW)
Because every company has different rates to buy South Korean Won (KRW) with AUD, finding the best deal can be a minefield. We bring together all the options, highlight the fees and rates for each money exchange, and show you the best possible deals.
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Where to buy South Korea won in Australia?
You can buy South Korea won (KRW) from a few places in Australia that offer currency exchange. It is a rarer currency to exchange to Australian dollars. Places you can make cash transactions and buy South Korean won include online, in-store at money exchangers, banks, Australia Post and the airport.
To find out exactly where you can buy South Korean won, you can use our handy city and suburb guides, just click on the links below:
What is the currency of South Korea?
Won is the currency used in South Korea and is represented by the symbol ₩.
Notes: ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000 and ₩50,000
Coins: ₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100 and ₩500
South Korea banknotes have different colours. ₩1,000 is blue purple, ₩5,000 is orange, ₩10,000 is green and ₩50,000 is yellow.
What is the best way to pay in South Korea?
Credit cards and debit cards are accepted in the big cities within South Korea. While cash is preferred outside the big cities, even for hotels. It is best to take notes for tipping, travel and smaller expenses.
How do I get the best exchange rate for the South Korean won?
Get the best exchange rate for South Korean won in Australia with our rate tracker. It keeps track of the KRW to AUD or AUD to KRW exchange rate and emails you when the exchange rate gets to the rate yourchose to buy South Korean won.
The krw to aud exchange rate average is close to 0.0011, over the past 10 years. The high was 0.0013 in early 2020 and the low was 0.0008 in early 2012. Currently it's 0.00117, so ₩10,000 could buy you $11 at the best exchange rate.
The aud to krw exchange rate average is close to 848, over the past 10 years. The high was 1,214 in early 2012 and the low was 721 in early 2020. Currently it's 853, so $100 could buy you ₩85,300 at the best exchange rate.
How to buy South Korean won in Australia for travel money?
Buying South Korean won in Australia is relatively easy.
- Take your valid photo id (driver’s license or passport) with you to the currency exchange outlet.
- Bring your preferred payment method. Most places accept cash, debit card and credit card to pay for your South Korean won.
- Ask for the South Korean won amount and the currency exchange will let you know how much Australian dollars you need to pay.
- Make your payment in Aussie dollars and receive your South Korean wons.
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