Payments and tax refunds

At most Korean stores, you can use your credit card (visa, MASTER, jcb, AMEX, UnionPay, etc.) without any limits. NAMANE Card and T-money Cards , which are chargeable prepaid cards, can be freely used at affiliate shops and, at BC Card Paybooc QR member stores, you can utilize the UnionPay QR code for convenient payment. Also, at ZeroPay member stores, global convenient payment methods linked to ZeroPay such as WeChat Pay and UnionPay can be used to pay and, if you make payment at a ZeroPay tax refund member store, you can automatically receive tax refund services. However, some traditional markets and street shops may only accept cash so please beware.

Learn about discount periods

Most stores hold sale events targeting the off-season, which is usually the period from June to August and from December to February in the following year. During this period, you can purchase products at inexpensive prices and additional sale benefits may be available depending on brands and stores so, before you shop, make sure to check if it is a sale period.  
Korea Grand Sale is a shopping and cultural festival for foreigners that combines tourism and hallyu and, if you are planning to travel in Korea during this period, you can look forward to not only excitement in shopping but also abundant discount benefits in many different areas such as flights, accommodations, beauty, entertainment, foods and beverages, and experiences. Check the website for more information on exact dates, method of use and coupons.