Keep Track of Your Korean Purchases with Text Messaging

If you have a Check Card, which is similar to an ATM/debit card, there is a nifty service offered by some banks. Nonghyup bank is one that offers a text messaging service that confirms your purchases. It can be used as a safety precaution and it is really quick. You are usually informed within seconds of your purchase through a text message to your phone.

The service through Nonghyup bank is free if you spend 15,000,000 won a year, otherwise there is a small fee. The representative said it was 600won per month. Check with your local branch to confirm the price and sign up if you are interested.