Shinhan Bank新韩银行

South Korea 传统银行 In-branch required Permit holders ★ 3.5
Minimum depositNo initial deposit
Monthly feeNo maintenance fee
Minimum balanceNo minimum balance
How to apply—
Processing time~1 hour
Institution typeTraditional Bank
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this bank

Advantages

  • Many foreigner service desks, better English support
  • Wide overseas remittance network
  • Feature-rich SOL app

Things to note

  • Alien Registration Card required
  • Strict and slow non-resident review
  • App and online banking mostly Korean

Documents required

  • Alien Registration Card (ARC)
  • Passport
  • Korean address and phone

Must apply in person at a branch; valid residence permit or visa required; extra conditions apply to non-residents

Opening offers & benefits

Standing benefits

These are stable, standing account benefits (not time-limited) — available as long as you qualify:

Bank offers change frequently by region and quarter. Checked 2026-10; follow the bank's official promo page.

FAQ

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