Currency Exchange | K Exchange Hongdae Branch
Creatrip x K Exchange Special Currency Exchange Coupon
- Information
- Why We Recommend It
- Benefits
- Things to Keep in Mind
- Our Visit
- How to Get There
When traveling, you'll often need to exchange currency. Visit 'K Exchange Hongdae Branch,' conveniently located just 5 minutes from Hongik Univ. Station. With the special Creatrip exchange rate coupon, you can enjoy great rates and save money.
K Exchange Hongdae Branch
Information
Hours: Daily 10:00-21:00
Languages Available: Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese
Address: 1F, Unit 2, 15 Hongik-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Why We Recommend It
Just a 5-minute walk from Hongdae Station Exit 9, it's convenient and offers great exchange rates.
The clean, bright space provides friendly and reliable currency exchange services.
Explore unique restaurants, cafes, and vibrant street performances nearby after your exchange.
Experience Hongdae's creative atmosphere with visits to galleries and vintage shops nearby.
Leave a Creatrip review and join a fun lucky draw event.
Enjoy special exchange rates by showing your Creatrip coupon.
Benefits
1. Write a review on Creatrip, and get a chance to participate in the lucky draw event! (Prizes may vary depending on your visit.)
2. USD +5 / JPY +3 / EUR +5 / CNY +2 / HKD +2 / TWD +2
* For example, if the real-time exchange rate for 1 USD is 1,400 KRW, we’ll add +5 to make it 1,405 KRW when you exchange your currency.
* This benefit applies up to a maximum of 1 million KRW.
Things to Keep in Mind
This coupon can only be used at the K Exchange Hongdae branch during business hours.
Exchange rates may vary by branch, so please check before visiting.
A passport or an alien registration card is required for currency exchange.
Only cash exchanges are accepted; credit or debit cards are not allowed.
No reservation is needed—just download the coupon and present it at the store to get a discount on exchange fees.
This benefit is only applicable when exchanging foreign currency to Korean won (KRW).
If you experience any issues with the coupon, please contact us at help@creatrip.com.
Our Visit
Today I visited 'K-Exchange Hongdae' located a 5-minute walk from Exit 9 of Hongdae Station.
On the walls, there is a monitor where you can see the exchange rates for the day, allowing you to compare the exchange rates of different countries at a glance.
The store provides money envelopes and WIFI. They also sell SIM cards, so please consult with staff if you need one.
To exchange currency, just show the Creatrip coupon and your ID (passport) to the staff. Please do not forget to bring a form of identification that can verify your identity!
Once the staff verifies the coupon, the currency exchange process will officially begin.
Please place the money you brought on the tray and hand it over.
Then, please use the machine inside the counter to count the bills and prepare the equivalent amount in Won.
The exchange to won was quick! Also, you can double check the amount you received from the receipt they gave you.
After exchanging money, take the won with you in the provided envelope.
Likewise, I tried exchanging dollars.
You can exchange a variety of currencies such as Japanese Yen, Taiwanese Dollar, Hong Kong Dollar, and Euro. At K-Exchange Hongdae Branch, you can easily exchange money with the currency you have.
The staff kindly and thoroughly helped me with the currency exchange. The store staff can communicate in Chinese, Japanese, and English, so you don't need to worry.
This time, I exchanged Hong Kong dollars.
Please use the machine inside the counter to quickly count the number of bills and prepare the equivalent amount in Korean won.
Check the numbers and the receipt on the small monitor to see if the exchange amount is right.
I exchanged yen for the last time.
Use the machine inside the counter to quickly count the bills and prepare the amount in Korean Won according to the exchange amount.
I completed the currency exchange easily and quickly.
Mini yakgwa (traditional Korean dessert) is also provided free of charge at the front desk, so don't forget to enjoy! If you are looking for a fast, easy, and simple place to exchange currency near Hongdae, we recommend visiting 'K-Exchange Hongdae'!
How to Get There
Come out of Hongik University Station Exit 9.
Turn left in the direction where you can see ABC Mart.
Continue straight until you reach Red Road.
Turn right into the alley.
Go straight. 
Turn left at the road where the KB Youth Maru building is located.
Once you cross the crosswalk you'll see K Exchange Hongdae Branch!
K Exchange Hongdae Branch
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