Celebratory Dining Discounts for Citi Customers in March
By 10 Media on March 2, 2013 | 11:03 am | 0 Comments
Citi Card customers celebrating special occasions this month can take advantage of a set of new Premium Dining benefits through March 31st. Those celebrating university admission or new employment during this busy recruitment season can visit Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel to receive a free pepperoni pizza at Vecchia e Nuovo with any dinner set menu for two or more, a
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Want that VAT back? VAT Returns for Travelers
By 10 Media on March 1, 2013 | 9:36 am | 0 Comments
Everyone knows that every purchase in Korea is subject to a 10% value added tax (VAT). What you may have missed though is that you could be eligible to receive the VAT you paid back upon your departure. This can add up to a substantial amount of money if you’re purchasing expensive goods that you will carry out with you. Only certain people are eligible
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Citibank expands dining discounts to Chosun Hotel; celebrates with free wine and Van Gogh
By 10 Media on February 2, 2013 | 1:44 pm | 0 Comments
Citibank Korea’s Premium Dining discount service will expand in 2013 through a new dining partnership with Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel. Anyone who holds a Citicard can enjoy a 10% discount at all Seoul Westin Chosun Hotel restaurants, including Sushi Jo, Aria, Circle, Hong-Yeon, The Ninth Gate Grill, and Vecchia e Nuovo (discount excludes beverages). To celebrate the
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For 2013, Citicard offers big discounts at JW Marriott Hotel Seoul
By 10 Media on January 8, 2013 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
Starting January 1st, Citicard and JW Marriott will join to offer any Citicard-carrying guests a variety of benefits at the luxurious JW Marriott Hotel Seoul located in the Gangnam area. Guests can use any Citicard, whether it’s been issued in Korea or overseas, to receive 10% off any restaurant or bar in the JW Marriott. For room accommodation, discounts of 30%
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Citibank Korea celebrates Citi’s 200th anniversary with launch of MegaMiles Card
By 10 Media on December 12, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
This year, Citi Group turned 200 years old. Citi Group Korea is now celebrating its parent company’s anniversary with the launch of its first pure genuine airline mileage card. Offering up to 20 miles per W1,500 expenditure, the card targets consumers aged 20 to 40 with its easy mileage program and affordable annual fee. Card holders can earn miles when spending
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Promotion: Citibank unveils new “Premium Wine Club”
By 10 Media on October 6, 2012 | 7:00 am | 0 Comments
On August 30, 2012, Citibank Korea Inc. launched its new Premium Wine Club. Benefits include 10% discounts on wines selected by renowned sommeliers in Korea, a weekly Wine Table event and monthly Wine Moments event, and wine discounts at partnered merchants and wine shops. In addition, during Chuseok all members will be eligible for a 47% discount at Enoteca wine shop
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Phones Purchased Abroad Now Usable in Korea through O2 Mobile
By 10 Media on August 5, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
In May of 2012, Korea’s mobile phone service system was modified to allow phones purchased abroad to have their SIM cards switched for use domestically in Korea. While switched phones will need to use new Korean phone numbers, users can continue using the phones themselves as-is. Foreign phone owners need only switch the SIM card and check if the phone is a WCDMA-type
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Remote Medical Consulting for Modern and Traditional Medicine
By 10 Media on July 7, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
With the Korean medical market experiencing a boom in patients from abroad, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced the start of remote video-conferencing treatment program for overseas patients. The first remote service center began in February 2012 at the U-Health Care Center in Vladivostok, Russia. Since the center’s opening, 11 leading hospitals in
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Promotion: Citibank Korea Offers Restaurant Discounts
By 10 Media on July 5, 2012 | 8:00 am | 0 Comments
[caption id="attachment_26910" align="alignnone" width="550"] Stone Pot Kitchen[/caption] Citibank Korea Inc. is offering a year-round Citi Card Premium Dining discount at new restaurants Stone Pot Kitchen and Noodle 52. Stone Pot Kitchen, a new chain operated by global Korean dining brand Bulgogi Brothers, offers stone pot-cooked dishes and other Korean cuisine, while
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Shinhan Check Card Works Overseas and on Public Transit
By 10 Media on June 4, 2012 | 8:00 am | 2 Comments
Shinhan recently launched a new version of the Love Check Card, an international check (debit) card that features the MasterCard logo. This card can be used to withdraw cash at ATMs in Korea and abroad and make purchases at domestic, overseas, and online retailers. Expats with a valid Alien Registration Card can be issued the card immediately at any Shinhan Bank
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