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Travel Money Oz is one of Australia's largest dedicated currency exchange specialists, selling Korean Won (KRW) cash across 90+ stores nationwide and online, with no fees or commission on your order. If you find a better published cash rate from an Australian competitor, our Price Beat Guarantee means we'll beat their overall transaction price by at least $1 AUD. That's competitive rates, guaranteed.

Order Korean Won online for same-day click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery in about 3 hours within 25km of selected stores. Prefer to browse in person? You can buy Korean Won in-store any day of the week.

Best Place to Buy Korean Won in Australia

Heading to Seoul for K-pop, Korean BBQ, and temple visits? Exploring Busan's beaches or hiking in Seoraksan? You'll need Korean Won (KRW) before you go. Travel Money Oz makes it easy to get your won sorted before you fly, with online ordering available 24/7 and 90+ stores across Australia for in-person purchases.

Unlike banks, we charge no fees or commission. No surprises at the counter, and no hidden fees to factor in. With our Price Beat Guarantee, if you spot a better deal elsewhere, we'll beat it.

Where to Buy Korean Won Near Me

With 90+ Travel Money Oz stores in shopping centres, CBD spots, and major suburbs, there's likely one close to you. Use the store finder to check your nearest location, opening hours, and contact details before you visit.

All Travel Money Oz stores stock Korean Won daily as part of our In Stock Promise. If KRW isn't available when you arrive, you'll get $10 AUD off your order and we'll have your currency ready within a week.

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How to Buy Korean Won — Online or In-Store

💻 Order online for click & collect: place your order online, choose your nearest store, and your KRW cash will be ready to collect in about an hour. Pay securely at checkout and pick up at your convenience.

🚚 Order online for home delivery: prefer your cash delivered? Select home delivery at checkout. Orders are typically delivered within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.

🏪 Buy in-store: walk into any Travel Money Oz store and buy Korean Won on the spot. No order required. All stores stock KRW daily.

How to order:

Check the live AUD to KRW rate above
Enter the amount you want to buy
Choose click & collect or home delivery
Complete your secure online order
Collect your KRW cash or receive it at home

Price Beat Guarantee on Korean Won

Travel Money Oz offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store KRW purchases. If you find a better deal, here's how it works:

Find a better published cash rate from an Australian-registered competitor, in-store or online.
Make sure it's for foreign currency notes (buying or selling), in stock, and ready to transact on the same day.
Bring the official written quote or published price to a Travel Money Oz store on the same day, with collection available within 30km of our store.
We'll beat their overall transaction price, including all fees and charges, by at least $1 AUD.

Applies to transactions up to $5,000 AUD equivalent. If we can't beat it, you'll receive $100 AUD loaded onto a Travel Money Oz Currency Pass (or a voucher if Currency Pass is unavailable).

_{*Price Beat Guarantee applies to in-store KRW cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.}

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Coins

₩1, ₩5, ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩500

Banknotes

₩1000, ₩5000, ₩10000, ₩50000

Order Korean Won Online for Home Delivery

Skip the last-minute stress and get your Korean Won sorted before you fly. Order KRW online for home delivery and your cash will be delivered straight to your door within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores. Whether you're heading to Seoul, Busan, Jeju, or Gyeongju, arriving with won in hand makes the first day significantly easier.

Pick Up Korean Won in Store

Prefer to collect in person? Order Korean Won online for click and collect at one of 90+ Travel Money Oz stores across Australia. Your KRW cash will be ready in about an hour, making it ideal for last-minute travel prep. Lock in your AUD to KRW rate ahead of time and collect at a time that suits you, with no airport markups or surprise fees.

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Load AUD on your card, and it’ll convert to KRW as you pay! No hidden fees, just the daily exchange rate. T&Cs apply.

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Won to AUD — Convert Leftover Korean Won to Australian Dollars

Just back from South Korea with leftover won? Travel Money Oz makes it easy to convert KRW to AUD at competitive rates, with no hidden fees. With 90+ stores across Australia, just drop in and sell your Korean Won in person. It's a fast, straightforward way to turn your leftover travel money back into Australian dollars.

Get more value with our Buy Back Bonus

If you originally bought your Korean Won from Travel Money Oz, you could be eligible for our exclusive Buy Back Bonus. Just bring in your unused KRW and we'll add a little extra when converting it back to Aussie dollars. It's our way of rewarding travellers who planned ahead.

Buy Back Bonus applies to in-store cash purchases only. Terms and conditions apply.

How to get the most out of your Korean Won

Here are some tips to travel South Korea on a budget...

Travel during off-peak seasons (March to May or September to November) to take advantage of lower prices on flights and accommodations. These months are less crowded compared to the busy summer (June to August) and major holidays like Chuseok and Seollal (Lunar New Year), which see a spike in both domestic and international tourists. Traveling in spring (March to May) gives you the added bonus of beautiful cherry blossoms without the crowds, while autumn (September to November) offers stunning fall foliage and cooler temperatures—perfect for sightseeing, all while keeping costs down.
Local Eats - Dive into tasty street food like tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), mandu (dumplings), bungeoppang (fish-shaped pastries), and hotteok (sweet pancakes)—all at bargain prices from local stalls or in traditional markets like Gwangjang or Namdaemun.
Budget Stays – Skip the luxe hotels and try a jjimjilbang (Korean spa), hanok guesthouse (traditional Korean homes), or cosy backpacker hostels. It's a great way to save, plus you can experience Korean culture firsthand!
Local Rides – Jump on the ultra-efficient Seoul subway or hop in a local bus—both are super affordable and give you a front-row seat to the city’s fast-paced life.
Free Fun – Why spend when you can explore Seoul’s palaces, stroll along the Cheonggyecheon Stream, stroll through the beautiful Insadong neighbourhood, or hike up Namsan for incredible views—free adventures await!
Convert AUD to KRW with Travel Money Oz and ensure every Korean Won goes further for your trip.

All about Korean currency

A quick guide to money in South Korea

The official currency of South Korea is the Korean Won, abbreviated as KRW and symbolised as ₩. It's been the official currency since 1962 and is used throughout the country for all everyday transactions, from subway rides to street food to shopping in Myeongdong.

One won officially divides into 100 jeon, though the jeon is so small in value it's no longer used in daily transactions.

Korean Won (KRW) currency banknotes laid out in a repeating playful pattern with a green piggybank, glass of tea, and bottle of soju for Travel Money Oz.

Korean notes and coins

Banknotes: ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, ₩50,000

Coins in everyday use: ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, ₩500

Note: ₩1 and ₩5 coins technically exist but are effectively out of circulation. Prices are rounded to the nearest ₩10.

Fun facts about South Korean cash

Korean banknotes are a history lesson in your pocket. King Sejong the Great, who created Hangul (the Korean alphabet) in the 15th century, appears on the ₩10,000 note. Confucian scholar Yi I appears on the ₩5,000 note, and Shin Saimdang, a celebrated Joseon-era artist and the first woman to appear on South Korean currency, is on the ₩50,000 note.
The ₩500 coin features a red-crowned crane (also known as the Manchurian crane), a migratory bird native to Korea and a symbol of longevity and good fortune.
The ₩10 coin features the Dabotap Pagoda, a famous Silla-era stone pagoda located at Bulguksa Temple in Gyeongju, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Changes made to South Korean banknotes in 2006 significantly increased counterfeit resistance. The ₩50,000 note alone features 22 security features.

Travel Money Trivia - South Korea edition

Officially, one won is worth 100 jeon, but the jeon is so small in value it is rarely mentioned and never used.
The won is one of the only currencies where the smallest circulated denomination (₩10) is 5,000 times smaller than the largest (₩50,000).
For a period, the South Korean won was pegged to the US dollar at 15 won per dollar. Today, one US dollar buys over 1,300 won.
South Korea has no tipping culture. Prices at restaurants, cafes, and taxis are final. No percentage needs to be added on top, which makes budgeting simpler for Australian travellers.

Good to know

Make sure you declare anything above KRW 8,000,000 (or USD 10,000 in foreign currency) when entering or leaving South Korea.

What is the currency of South Korea?
The official currency of South Korea is the Korean Won, abbreviated as KRW and symbolised as ₩. It's the currency you'll need for all transactions in South Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Jeju Island, and everywhere in between.
South Korea does not have a "dollar." The correct term is the Korean Won. Banknotes come in ₩1,000, ₩5,000, ₩10,000, and ₩50,000 denominations. Coins come in ₩10, ₩50, ₩100, and ₩500.
Where can I buy Korean Won in Australia?
Where is the best place to buy Korean Won near me?
Travel Money Oz has 90+ stores across Australia in major shopping centres, CBDs, and suburbs, making it one of the most accessible places to buy KRW cash in person. Use the store finder to locate your nearest store, check opening hours, and confirm contact details before you visit.
Prefer to order from home? Order Korean Won online for click & collect in about an hour, or home delivery within about 3 hours to addresses within 25km of selected stores.
What is the best place to buy Korean Won in Australia?
A dedicated foreign currency specialist will almost always offer a better deal than a bank, post office, or airport exchange. Here's how the options compare:
- Banks typically charge transaction fees on top of a less competitive rate.
- Post offices offer limited currency options and variable rates.
- Airport exchanges are the most expensive option. Buy before you travel, not after you land.
Travel Money Oz charges no fees or commission on KRW cash purchases, offers a Price Beat Guarantee on in-store purchases, and stocks Korean Won every day across 90+ stores as part of our In Stock Promise. You can also order Korean Won online for same-day click & collect or home delivery.
Is it better to buy Korean Won in Australia or South Korea?
It's almost always better to buy Korean Won in Australia before you travel. Airport exchanges at Incheon International and tourist-area currency counters typically offer less favourable rates and higher fees. Sorting your KRW before you leave also means you arrive financially prepared, with cash ready from the moment you land.
Travel Money Oz offers competitive AUD to KRW rates, no fees or commission, and same-day online ordering with click & collect or home delivery. Find your nearest store if you'd prefer to buy in person.
Will there be Korean Won in stock today?
How much is 1 AUD in Korean Won?
The AUD to KRW exchange rate changes throughout the day based on global market conditions. Check the live rate in the converter above for today's most accurate figure before you buy, as the rate moves frequently and any fixed number here will quickly become outdated.
Travel Money Oz updates its AUD to KRW rates in real time, so the rate you see is the rate you get. Ready to lock it in? Order Korean Won online or visit your nearest store.
What affects the AUD to KRW exchange rate?
The AUD to KRW exchange rate is influenced by a range of economic factors, including:
- Interest rate decisions by the Reserve Bank of Australia and the Bank of Korea
- Global trade flows, as South Korea is a major exporter of electronics, vehicles, and semiconductors
- Commodity prices, particularly for Australian iron ore and coal exports to South Korea
- Broader market sentiment and risk appetite in Asian financial markets
Rates change daily, so it's worth checking the live AUD to KRW rate above before you buy.
How do I convert leftover Korean Won back to AUD?
How much spending money do I need for South Korea?
South Korea is broadly comparable to Australia in cost, with significant variation between budget and mid-range travel. As a rough guide:
- Budget travellers staying in hostels and eating street food typically spend AUD $60–$90 per day.
- Mid-range travellers average AUD $120–$180 per day once accommodation, restaurant dining, and activities are factored in.
- Major cities like Seoul and Busan are more expensive than smaller cities and rural areas.
Worth noting: South Korea has no tipping culture. Prices at restaurants, cafes, and taxis are final. No need to add a percentage on top, which makes budgeting simpler.
Use the Travel Money Oz Holiday Budget Calculator below to build a more accurate estimate. Ready to buy? Order Korean Won online.