K-Beauty Guides
Paying at Korean Clinics: Tips That Save You Money
Card fees, VAT refund for foreigners, insurance paperwork — read this once before you pay.
How you pay and what you keep matters as much as which treatment you choose. Three minutes covers it all.
Choosing how to pay
- Most clinics accept internationally issued cards (Visa, Mastercard and others).
- Foreign cards may carry brand or issuer fees — choosing KRW as the payment currency is usually better.
- Paying cash? Always take a receipt.
VAT refund for foreign patients
- Foreign patients can get the 10% VAT refunded on certain aesthetic treatments.
- Before paying, confirm the clinic is a refund-designated institution and your treatment qualifies — ask us in chat and we will check for you.
- Refunds happen in-clinic (immediate) or at the airport refund counter. Bring your passport.
Documents to keep
- [ ] Receipt (English version available on request)
- [ ] Medical certificate — may be needed for travel insurance claims.
- [ ] Prescription — knowing the drug names lets you find substitutes back home.
- Photograph everything into your app notes and nothing gets lost.
Be careful with...
- Offers that rush you, like "big discount only if you pay cash right now" — pause and verify with us in chat first.
- Quotes are only comparable when you check what is included: anesthesia, aftercare, medication.
FAQ
**Can I pay in installments?** It varies by clinic — we will ask together at booking confirmation.
**Refund policy?** Check cancellation and change rules before you pay. If anything is unclear, our interpreter team confirms it with the clinic precisely.