This page compares 5 accounts available in South Korea, listing minimum deposit, monthly fee, how to apply and non-resident eligibility one by one: 3 can be opened fully online, 0 explicitly accept non-residents, 5 have no minimum deposit. Click any account for the full document checklist, pros and cons and common rejection reasons.
Data updated 2026-10-01 · compiled from published bank terms
| Account | Region | Type | Minimum deposit | Monthly fee | How to apply | Non-residents | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toss Bank | South Korea | Digital Bank | 无最低存款要求 | 零管理费（转账与 ATM 长期免手续费） | Online | Conditional | ★ 4.5 |
| K Bank | South Korea | Digital Bank | 无最低存款要求 | 零管理费 | Online | Conditional | ★ 4.4 |
| KakaoBank | South Korea | Digital Bank | 无最低存款要求 | 免月费 | Online | Not for non-residents | ★ 4.1 |
| KB Kookmin Bank | South Korea | Traditional Bank | 无首存要求 | 免账户管理费 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.8 |
| Shinhan Bank | South Korea | Traditional Bank | 无首存要求 | 免账户管理费 | Must visit | Conditional | ★ 3.5 |
None of the 5 accounts on this page is open to non-residents without conditions, but 4 accept foreigners who meet extra requirements (KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, K Bank) — typically a valid visa or residence permit, and usually an in-branch visit. See each account page for details.
Not necessarily. 3 of the 5 accounts can be opened fully online (KakaoBank, K Bank, Toss Bank), with no branch visit; the remaining 2 still require a branch visit or an appointment. Online opening depends on whether your documents pass automated checks.
Minimums vary widely — see the "Minimum deposit" column. 5 account(s) have no minimum deposit, so you need not fund on day one. Also watch the minimum balance and monthly fee; dormant accounts can incur charges.
It depends on the account: online accounts are usually approved within minutes to a few working days, while branch or manually reviewed accounts typically take 1 to 3 weeks. The "How to apply" column shows the channel for each account, and timings are on the individual pages.