{
  "id": 7725475,
  "title": "Woori Bank's prepaid card for foreign visitors surpasses 10,000 issuances amid rising inbound tourism",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/woori-banks-prepaid-card-for-foreign-visitors-surpasses-10-000-7725475",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T06:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20260916/woori-banks-prepaid-card-for-foreign-visitors-surpasses-10000-issuances-amid-rising-inbound-tourism"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Woori Bank's prepaid card for foreign visitors, the \"NOL World Card,\" has issued more than 10,000 cards in just three months since its launch, the bank announced on Wednesday. The card, launched jointly by Woori Bank, travel platform NOL Universe, and fintech firm Kona I, aims to simplify local financial transactions and shopping for international tourists as inbound tourism increases and the demand for simple local payment methods grows. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, foreign arrivals hit 10.71 million in the first half of the year, marking a 23.1 percent increase compared to the previous year. However, short-term visitors often face financial hurdles when visiting the country, as opening a local bank account or obtaining a domestic credit or debit card can be challenging, leaving them dependent on cash exchanges or international payment methods. The NOL World Card, which can be obtained instantly upon arrival at Woori Bank exchange counters at Incheon International Airport, is designed to tackle these challenges.",
  "summary": "Woori Bank’s specialized prepaid card for foreign visitors, dubbed the “NOL World Card,” reached the 10,000-issuance mark within just three months of its market debut, the bank said Wednesday. The card, jointly introduced by the bank, travel platform operator NOL Universe and fintech company Kona I, aims to make local financial transactions and daily shopping more convenient for international…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Woori Bank's prepaid card for foreign visitors surpasses 10,000 issuances amid rising inbound tourism",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/woori-banks-prepaid-card-for-foreign-visitors-surpasses-10-000",
        "published": "2026-09-16T06:32:04.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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