Hello, everyone!
In about two weeks, I will be arriving in Korea. The day after I arrive, I am scheduled to sign the lease for an apartment I’ve already put a reservation deposit on.
Previously, my (now ex-) boyfriend helped me inspect the place and communicate with the realtor. I sent him the reservation deposit via Wise, and he forwarded it to the realtor.
Originally, the plan was for me to transfer the remaining deposit (~10,000,000 KRW) to him via Wise on contract signing day, and he would transfer it directly to the landlord. However, we have since broken up. While he is still willing to accompany me to the real estate office, I no longer feel comfortable routing nearly 10 million KRW through his bank account.
Since I will not have my Alien Registration Card (ARC) or a local Korean bank account yet, my options feel limited. Wise limits single transfers to KRW, though splitting it into two payments (5,000,000 KRW + 5,000,000 KRW) is an option.
Are there better, faster, or more standard methods for international students/expats to pay their initial key money directly to a landlord/realtor upon arrival? Any advice would be appreciated!
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