South Korean Won (KRW)
Published processing fees and market availability for the South Korean Won (KRW) across 7 gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving South Korea. Always confirm current rates on the provider's official pricing page.
Regional context & bank acquiring rules: Asia-Pacific payments guide · All Asia currencies
Who serves this currency
All 7 gateways, bank acquirers and wallets serving KRW markets, including providers with published KRW fee schedules (3) and custom/quote-only processors (4).
Card gateways & processors
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| AdyenEnterprise processor (Uber, Spotify, eBay). Interchange++ from roughly 0.6% + fixed per transaction plus scheme fees, custom contract pricing only. | Worldwide |
| Checkout.comEnterprise processor strong in EMEA/LatAm; interchange++ blended rates negotiated per merchant. | Worldwide |
| Toss PaymentsSouth Korea standard online PG rate 3.2%–3.4% (+10% VAT); SMBs receive regulated preferential rates of 0.8%–2.0%. | Published fees |
| PortOne (Iamport)Korean payment orchestration & PG onboarding (NHN KCP, KG Inicis, NicePay, KakaoPay, NaverPay). | Published fees |
| KOMOJU (Degica)South Korea domestic cards, KakaoPay, Toss & Samsung Pay. | Published fees |
Wallets & other payment rails
| Provider & market notes | Fee schedule |
|---|---|
| PayPalAvailable to merchants in 190+ countries; receiving capability varies by country. Cross-border fees are higher than domestic. | Worldwide |
| Payoneer Profile →Cross-border receiving platform: local receiving accounts, marketplace payouts and client payment requests in 190+ countries. Not a card checkout gateway. See our full Payoneer profile for the fee breakdown. | Worldwide |
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This comparison only shows fees we can publicly verify (3 of 7 providers serving KRW). Processors and bank acquirers that quote custom or merchant-specific rates are listed under Who serves this currency above.
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Disclaimer: Comparisons only include publicly verifiable standard rates as of November 6, 2026 and exclude custom-quoted gateways, bank MIDs, monthly plan fees and local taxes unless noted. See all 7 providers serving KRW.
Card gateway fees
Fee tables only show rates we can publicly verify from official provider schedules (4 additional providers serve KRW with custom or quote-only pricing—see all 7 providers above). We never invent figures for custom-quoted processors or bank acquirers. Figures are for comparison only; always confirm your exact rate on the provider's site.
| Provider | Local rate | Fixed fee | Fee cap | Intl. cards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toss PaymentsSouth Korea standard online PG rate 3.2%–3.4% (+10% VAT); SMBs receive regulated preferential rates of 0.8%–2.0%. | 3.2% | ₩0 | n/a | Same rate |
| PortOne (Iamport)Korean payment orchestration & PG onboarding (NHN KCP, KG Inicis, NicePay, KakaoPay, NaverPay). | 3.2% | ₩0 | n/a | Same rate |
| KOMOJU (Degica)South Korea domestic cards, KakaoPay, Toss & Samsung Pay. | 3.5% | ₩0 | n/a | Same rate |
Monthly, plan & setup fees (KRW)
5 of 7 offer $0/mo base plans% + fixed fee) and are not included in calculator estimates above. Always verify current plan tiers on the provider's official pricing page.
Card gateways & bank acquirers — Monthly & setup fees
| Provider & plan notes | Plan structure | Base monthly fee | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| AdyenNo fixed monthly fee, but enterprise minimum monthly invoice typically applies | Bank MID / custom | $0/mo (min. volume applies) | $0 |
| Checkout.comNegotiated interchange++ schedule for high-volume merchants | Bank MID / custom | Custom enterprise contract | Custom |
| Toss PaymentsPay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| PortOne (Iamport)Pay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
| KOMOJU (Degica)Pay-as-you-go standard merchant account; pay only per transaction processed | No monthly fee | $0/mo | $0 |
Wallets & other payment rails — Monthly & setup fees
South Korean Won (KRW) payment gateway FAQs
Which payment gateways and processors serve South Korea (KRW)?
Sympli5 tracks 7 payment gateways, bank acquirers, and payment rails serving South Korea (South Korean Won, KRW), including PayPal, Adyen, Checkout.com, Toss Payments, PortOne (Iamport), KOMOJU (Degica) and 1 others. Of these, 3 publish verifiable standard KRW per-transaction schedules and 4 operate on custom, quote-only, or bank Merchant ID (MID) pricing.
What are the lowest published payment processing fees in South Korean Won (KRW)?
Among the 3 providers with publicly verified KRW schedules, the lowest headline variable rate starts at 3.2% + ₩0 via Toss Payments. Your lowest effective cost depends on your average order value, card mix, and whether a fee cap applies—use the interactive KRW calculator on this page to compare exact net payouts.
Do KRW payment gateways charge monthly or setup fees?
Of the 7 providers serving KRW markets, 5 offer a $0/month base pay-as-you-go plan with $0 setup fees. The remaining 2 providers either require a monthly gateway plan or operate through a bank Merchant ID (MID) with bank-quoted monthly maintenance and setup fees. Monthly and setup costs are charged separately from per-transaction processing rates.
What does the international card surcharge mean for KRW transactions?
An international (foreign-issued) card fee applies when a customer pays your business in KRW using a Visa, Mastercard, or Amex issued by a bank outside your local merchant country—such as a foreign tourist or overseas buyer. Check the International card box in the calculator or review the Intl. cards column in the fee table to see how cross-border cards affect your net payout.