Traveling to South Korea is now much more convenient for Indonesian tourists. As of April 1, 2026, QRIS is officially linked to South Korea's payment system, allowing Indonesian travelers to make transactions across South Korea using QRIS through compatible domestic payment apps.

Best of all, travelers do not need to exchange currency beforehand, as transactions are processed directly in each country's local currency.

How to Use QRIS in South Korea

Using QRIS in South Korea is simple, especially if you are already used to paying with QRIS in Indonesia. Before you travel, make sure your payment app supports Cross-Border QRIS services.

In general, here are the steps to use QRIS in South Korea:

1. Open a payment app that supports Cross-Border QRIS.
2. Select the payment or QR scan feature, then scan the merchant's QR code.
3. Enter or verify the payment amount in South Korean Won (KRW).
4. Check the transaction details and foreign exchange rate shown on the app.
5. Confirm the payment to process the transaction through the app.

According to InterActive QRIS, several Indonesian payment apps already support transactions in South Korea. However, feature availability varies by provider, so check whether your app supports international transactions before your trip.

Where Can You Use QRIS in South Korea?

You can use QRIS at various merchants across South Korea that support cross-border QR payments. To check whether a merchant accepts QRIS payments, look for logos such as Seoul Pay, Jeju Pay, or Zero Pay at the store.

With this integration, QRIS serves as a convenient payment option while exploring South Korea. However, travelers should still verify that the merchant's QR code supports international transactions before paying.

Benefits of Using QRIS When Traveling to South Korea

Using QRIS in South Korea offers several perks for Indonesian travelers, making on-the-go transactions much easier. These include:

• Convenient for daily payments

Travelers can pay directly through apps supporting Cross-Border QRIS without constantly needing cash on hand.

• Reduces the need to carry cash

Paying via QRIS means you don't have to carry large amounts of South Korean Won (KRW) cash, making daily transactions much more practical.

• Helps manage your travel budget

Since you can track transaction details in real time via the app, monitoring your spending and managing your travel budget in South Korea becomes much easier.

Ready to Travel to South Korea?

Got your itinerary, flight tickets, and accommodations all set for South Korea? Don't forget one crucial item: a reliable internet connection.

A stable internet connection is essential throughout your trip, especially to ensure your QRIS transactions go through seamlessly without lagging at checkout. From scanning digital payments and navigating with Naver Map to translating languages and exploring dream destinations, everything requires a dependable network.

With NOMORO, you can set up your mobile data before you leave—no need to hunt down physical SIM cards or wait in long airport queues. Get connected the moment you land, keep your QRIS transactions smooth, and focus on enjoying your trip without worrying about losing signal!

Visit Nomoromobile.com to select a data plan for your destination, or download the NOMORO app today on the App Store and Google Play Store for effortless travel management in the palm of your hand!

Reference

Bank Indonesia. (2026).  Indonesia and Korea Strengthen Cross-Border QR Payment Connectivity.https://www.bi.go.id/id/publikasi/ruang-media/news-release/Pages/sp_286826.aspx

Bank Mega. (2026). QRIS Antarnegara di Korea Selatan Kini Bisa di M-Smile. 10 April 2026. https://blog.bankmega.com/qris-antarnegara-korea-selatan/

InterActive QRIS. (2026). Kabar Gembira! Sekarang Bisa Belanja Pakai QRIS di Korea Selatan.https://qris.interactive.co.id/homepage/blog-detail.php?lang=id&page=MzEx-kabar-gembira-sekarang-bisa-belanja-pakai-qris-di-korea-selatan