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Chingu Mobile Prepaid SIM Card Service

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Chingu Prepaid Mobile Service

Whether you're traveling or studying abroad, you're going to need a good mobile service plan in Korea. Chingu Prepaid Mobile Service is very convenient and super popular among international students. Enjoy fast internet at the lowest prices with Chingu Mobile Service (친구모바일)! If you're planning to stay in Korea soon, don't miss out on this amazing deal!


Chingu Mobile Prepaid SIM Card Service

Reserve Here (Airport Pickup)

Reserve Here (Delivery)

Reserve Here (e-SIM)


Information

U-SIM: Choose between 30 days / 60 days / 90 days / 120 days / 150 days / 180 days

e-SIM: Choose between 30 days / 60 days / 90 days/ 120 days 

Add an extra 30 days for an additional charge (You must contact Chingu Mobile Service directly).

Enjoy free delivery within the country or pick it up at a branch near you or at the airport!

Name
A_USIM
Data
Unlimited usage is available at 3Mbps speed
(The first 300MB provided at 4G speed)
Call
Unlimited domestic calls 
(Usage days deducted when making paid calls)
Message
Unlimited domestic messages
Hotspot
Not Available
Price

60일: 72,000 42,000 KRW

90일: 108,000 57,000 KRW

120일: 144,000 77,000 KRW

150일: 180,000 102,000 KRW

180일: 216,000 127,000 KRW
*additional 2,000 KRW for airport pickup and domestic delivery.

Extension

30-day extension recharge: 36,000 KRW
*Inquire directly with Chingu Mobile before expiration.

You can choose from airport pickup, branch visit, or domestic delivery.


Name
B_USIM
Data
Unlimited usage is available at 5Mbps speed
Call
38 minutes of domestic calls 
(unavailable once you use all)
Message
1 minute of call deducted for each message sent 
(Text messages can be received)
Hotspot
Available
Price

30일: 36,000 31,000 KRW

60일: 72,000 63,000 KRW

90일: 108,000 95,000 KRW

120일: 144,000 127,000 KRW
*additional 2,000 KRW for airport pickup and domestic delivery.

Extension

30-day extension recharge: 32,000 KRW
*Inquire directly with Chingu Mobile before expiration.

You can choose from airport pickup, branch visit, or domestic delivery.


Name
B_eSIM
Data
Unlimited usage is available at 5Mbps speed
Call
38 minutes of domestic calls 
(unavailable once you use all)
Message
1 minute of call deducted for each message sent 
(Text messages can be received)
Hotspot
Available
Price

30 days: 36,000 31,000 KRW

60 days: 72,000 63,000 KRW

90 days: 108,000 95,000 KRW

120 days: 144,000 127,000 KRW

Extension

30-day extension recharge: 32,000 KRW
*Inquire directly with Chingu Mobile before expiration.

Remarks
QR code will be sent via email one day before the selected date.

Why We Recommend It

Chingu Mobile Prepaid Service has the best prices in Korea with great phone service.

You can activate it with your passport or alien registration card (ARC).

You can directly communicate with the agents in Chinese or English. 

There are 7 branches in Seoul you can visit if you need further assistance. 

Many places require extra payments for their services, but you can conveniently make an appointment through our website. 

Get a discount on your USIM/e-SIM card here on Creatrip!

Chingu Prepaid Mobile Service SIM cards


Things To Keep In Mind

USIM (A,B)

You cannot cancel or suspend the prepaid SIMs after purchase. However, you can contact Chingu Mobile to extend the service once the usage period has expired.

The 30-day and 60-day SIM cards cannot be extended. Customers who wish to extend their service should reserve the 90-day.

If you have activated it with your passport, the SIM card will be terminated when you leave the country.

If you have an alien registration card, you cannot open it with your passport. Please scan your alien registration card and send it to help@creatrip.com.

If you are applying for an alien registration card, you cannot open it with your passport. After you have completed issuing your ARC, please scan your ARC and send it to help@creatrip.com

If you have been issued a foreigner registration card, please apply for a change with Chingu Mobile.

SIM cards will be sequentially activated starting from 10:00 to 19:00 on Monday through Saturday. Activation is not available on Sundays and public holidays.

Same-day activation is only available for people who arrive in Korea before 17:00. 

If the SIM does not work even after activation, please take it out and put it back in 3 to 4 times, and reboot your phone. 

After you activate a 30-day plan SIM card, you cannot get a new 30-day plan SIM card for the next 94 days. 

If you want to change the pickup date or have other inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.

If you have any issues with the SIM card after receiving it, or if you have any inquiries, please contact Creatrip or Chingu Mobile via social channels. (The airport pickup location will only provide the SIM card and will not handle any inquiries.)

Chingu Mobile Chat Consultation ( www.chingumobile.channel.ioYou can scan the QR code to get immediate consultation.

e-SIM

You'll receive the QR code one day before the selected date by email you've provided during the reservation.

Adding a plan is only possible when connected to WIFI.

The usage time starts as soon as you register the QR code.

Please make sure to check the compatible devices before making a purchase.

Please check if your phone has a country lock.

To register an eSIM, you must be able to scan the QR code with the camera of the respective smartphone.

Please prepare any necessary printouts or additional devices before entering the country.

If you delete a registered eSIM, it cannot be recognized again. Please be careful not to delete.

The maximum number of eSIMs that can be purchased per passport is three.

To register the eSIM, it may be necessary to reboot the phone about 3–4 times after scanning the QR code.

Once you register the eSIM, you cannot change the device or register on multiple devices.

The validity period for eSIM is specified on the voucher.

If you have purchased more than one eSIM, please delete the eSIM that is currently in use and install the newly purchased eSIM. (You cannot use two eSIMs simultaneously on the same phone.)

If you have any inquiries, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.

This eSIM cannot be changed to a different plan or switched to another carrier.

All calls and messages are based on use within domestic numbers. The international calls and messages may deplete the data more quickly.

You can add calls (11,000 KRW per unit) through the call center, and you can use the additional calls within the usage period of the plan.

If you do not extend after the expiration period, it will be automatically terminated.

The eSIM QR code will be sent to the email you provided, between Monday to Saturday (10:00-19:00).

Depending on the situation, the email may be delayed.

The usage period begins from the moment the eSIM is activated within Korea.

If you reserve 2 days before the arrival date, you can use it immediately on the day of arrival.

This eSIM can only be used in Korea.

Once activated, refunds are not possible. Transferring to another person or purchasing with someone else's passport, as well as purchasing with the passport of a person who has not entered the country, will result in the service being unavailable, and refunds will also not be possible.

Delivery

The parcel dispatch time is 17:00 from Monday to Friday.

For domestic deliveries, the shipping period is 1-2 days, and for Jeju area, it takes 3-4 days.

Please be sure to provide detailed address information, such as room number or floor.

If you have not yet entered Korea, please inform us of the exact arrival date in advance.

The USIM can be used starting from the day of entry into the country.

The reserved date in Creatrip is the date of receipt at the Korean address.


SIM Pick-up

In-store Pickup

Hongdae Branch: 서울시 마포구 홍익로 10, 2F (2F, Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul) 

Sinchon Branch: 서울시 서대문구 이화여대길 62 (62, Ehwayeodae-gil, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul) 

Konkuk University Branch: 서울시 광진구 아차산로30길 31 (31, Achasanro30gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul)

Kyunghee University Branch: 서울시 동대문구 경희대로 4 (4, Kyungheedaero, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul)

Hyehwa Branch: 서울시 종로구 성균관로 8-1 (8-1, Sungkyungwanro, Jongno-gu, Seoul)

Chungang University Branch: 서울시 동장구 흑석로 97 (97, Heukseokro, Dongjak-gu, Seoul)

Korea University Branch: 서울시 성북구 고려대로 104 (104, Goryeodaero, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul)

Airport Pickup

1. Incheon International Airport Terminal 1: Near the bookstore at Exit 7 on the 1st floor (Mon-Sat 07:00-21:00)

2. Incheon International Airport Terminal 2: Near Exit 5 on the 3rd floor (Mon-Sat 07:00-21:00)


Information Required For Reservation

Name on passport and alien registration card.

Brand and model of smartphone.

Address and contact information to receive SIM card.

The branch you will visit if you choose to pick it up in person. 


How To Reserve

Step 1

Make a reservation on the Creatrip reservation site.

Reserve Here (Airport Pickup)

Reserve Here (Delivery)

Reserve Here (e-SIM)

Step 2

Choose the desired product and the desired pick-up method. Enter the following information in detail and make the full payment. 
Passport Name (in English)
Passport Number
Phone Model
Contact Information
Delivery Address or Pickup Store
Photo of Passport
ID Photo 


Step 3

Your reservation will be confirmed in 1 business day and you will receive a voucher via email. You can also check My Page for the reservation status.

Step 4

(In-store Pickup) Please visit the store you selected on the reservation with your passport or alien registration card. Upon arrival, present your reservation confirmation to an employee and your SIM will be activated on-site.

(Airport Pickup) Upon arrival, head to the pickup site and present your passport. Once you receive your SIM card, it will be activated within 1-2 hours. *If you wish for a faster activation, please contact Chingu Mobile on their socials. 
*Kakaotalk: chingumobile / Facebook

(Delivery) Your SIM card will be sent 1 day prior to the reservation date. Depending on the delivery situation in Korea, the actual delivery date may be delayed by 1-2 days from the reservation date. We will send you an activated SIM card, so you can use it right away.
 

*Please contact Chingu Mobile Service directly if you need an extension.  

How To Use

USIM Activation Guide

  1. Check the SIM card tray location on your mobile phone.
  2. Separate the SIM tray by poking it with a SIM ejector pin.
  3. Separate the SIM card.
  4. Check the shape of the SIM card and SIM tray, then insert the SIM accordingly.
  5. Fully insert the SIM tray into the phone.
  6. Restart the phone (for carrier frequency transmission).
  7. Select "Confirm" when the data roaming popup appears.
  8. Verify the normal usage of the mobile network on the upper right side of the SIM card.

USIM Compatible Devices 

Only compatible with models that have a USIM module integrated into the device.

Refunds are not possible due to incompatibility reasons. Please check your device compatibility before making a purchase.

More compatible devices may be added later based on the manufacturer's policies.

Devices with a country lock cannot use USIM services. Please unlock the device before use.

For details on compatibility and usage of unlisted devices, please check with the manufacturer.

iPhone: iPhone 7 and later models

Android: Models released since 2016 with OS version 6.0 or higher.

Other: Xiaomi, Huawei models released since 2016.

eSIM Activation Guide

It can only be used on models that are equipped with an eSIM module.

Refunds due to incompatibility issues are not possible, so please make sure to check the compatibility of your device before purchasing.

Compatible devices may be added later according to the device manufacturer's policy.

Devices with a country lock cannot use eSIM services. Please unlock the device before use.

iPhones purchased in Mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao do not come with an eSIM module.

Samsung Galaxy phones (released in Korea) with an eSIM module are only available for the models that are equipped with it.

Samsung Galaxy phones released in Taiwan do not support eSIM.

For details on compatibility and usage of unlisted devices, please check with the manufacturer.

e-SIM Compatible Devices 

APPLE

iPhone XS, XS Max

iPhone XR, SE2, SE3

iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max

iPhone 12, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, 12 mini

iPhone 13, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, 13 mini

iPhone 14, 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, 14 Plus

iPhone 15, 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, 15 Plus

iPad mini (5th generation and later models)

iPad (7th generation and later models)

iPad Air (3rd generation and later models)

iPad Pro 11 (all generation models)

iPad Pro 12.9 (3rd generation and later models)

SAMSUNG (Released in Korea)

Galaxy Z Flip 4, Z Fold 4

Galaxy Z Flip 5, Z Fold 5

Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra

Galaxy A54 5G (Quantum4)

Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra, S9 FE, S9 FE+

Google

Pixel 4, 4XL, 4a

Pixel 5, 5a

Pixel 6, 6 Pro, 6a

Pixel 7, 7 Pro, 7a

Pixel Fold

Pixel 8, 8 Pro

etc.

Galaxy Note20 Series (International version)

Galaxy S20 Series (International version)

Galaxy S21 Series (International version)

Galaxy S22 Series (International version)

Galaxy S23 Series (International version)

Galaxy Z Flip Series (International version)

Galaxy Z Fold Series (International version)

Galaxy A34 5G, A54 5G (International version)

Motorola Razr Series 

Nuu Mobile X5

Huawei P40, P40 Pro, Mate 40 Pro

Xiaomi 12T Pro, 13 Series


USIM/e-SIM Usage Example

Purchased USIM days5 days
QR code approval time2023.11.25
USIM expiration time2023.11.29


How to Check Country Lock Status

Go to Settings➜ General ➜ About

If it shows "No SIM restrictions" under the carrier lock section, the country lock is lifted.

If locked, please request an unlock from your current carrier. 


Frequently Asked Questions 

1. How do I extend my usage?
A: You must visit one of the branches in person or contact them through social media. 

2. Will the price remain the same after I extend it?
A: No, the price for additional days will change. Please contact Chingu Mobile Service directly for the price. 

3. Why do I need to pay 6,000 KRW?
A: The shipping cost is 6,000 KRW. 

5. Can I switch my identity verification method?
A: Yes, if you register with your passport in the beginning, you can visit the store in person and ask to switch your verification method to your alien registration card.

6. What is the user authentication method?
A: User authentication method is a convenient identity authentication method used often in Korea when registering for various websites, or purchasing products with your phone.

7. Can I use the user authentication method? 
A: If you register with your passport, this method is not available. You must switch over to an alien registration card or register with an alien registration card.

8. If I choose to visit one branch, do I have to only use that branch in the future?
A: When you first register, you need to enter which branch you are visiting. But later on, if you have further questions, you can visit any of the branches listed above.

9. I want to visit a different branch to get my SIM, how will I let them know?
A: If you want to visit a different branch, you can send an email to help@creatrip.com and let us know.

10. What if I get an alien registration card after activating my SIM using my passport?
A: Contact Chingu to update your identification information. Your phone number will stay the same!


Chingu Mobile Prepaid SIM Card Service

Reserve Here (Airport Pickup)

Reserve Here (Delivery)

Reserve Here (e-SIM)


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