At a bank or ATM

Say it like this

1. 환전하고 싶어요.hwanjeonhago sipeoyo.I'd like to exchange money.
2. 달러를 원으로 바꿔 주세요.dalleoreul woneuro bakkwo juseyo.Dollars to won, please.
3. 오늘 환율이 얼마예요?oneul hwanyuri eolmayeyo?What's today's exchange rate?
4. 번호표 뽑아야 해요?beonhopyo ppobaya haeyo?Do I need to take a number?
5. 해외 카드로 출금돼요?haeoe kadeuro chulgeumdwaeyo?Can I withdraw with a foreign card?
6. 카드가 안 나와요.kadeuga an nawayo.The machine didn't return my card.
7. 수수료가 있어요?susuryoga isseoyo?Is there a fee?
8. 잔돈으로 바꿔 주세요.jandoneuro bakkwo juseyo.Could you break this into smaller bills?

Good to know

• Take a numbered ticket at the entrance and wait to be called.
• Look for ATMs marked “Global” or “Foreign Card” for overseas cards.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.