How the Won Exchange Rate Affects Your Korean Order
· ppasong
Why quotes move day to day and how to time a purchase.
Quotes use the daily rate
The rate applied is the one in effect when your quote is generated, which is why the same basket can differ between days.
A weaker won helps you
When the won weakens against the dollar, Korean goods become cheaper for US buyers with no change in Korean pricing.
Payment processing spread
International card and PayPal payments include a currency conversion cost, which is built into the quoted USD figure rather than added later.
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Frequently asked
For large orders it can matter. For a typical haul the swing is a few dollars.
The USD charge is fixed when you pay.