Significado
Stating the intention to pay with a credit or debit card.
Contexto cultural
Korea is one of the most card-friendly countries. Even for a 1,000 KRW (less than $1) purchase, cards are accepted. However, handing the card with two hands is a sign of respect. In business meetings, the person who invited the others usually pays. They will often sneak away to the counter to say '카드로 계산할게요' before the meal even ends to avoid a struggle over the bill. Older Koreans might still prefer cash in traditional markets, but younger Koreans (Gen Z/Millennials) often don't carry wallets at all, relying entirely on 'Samsung Pay' or 'Apple Pay'. There is NO tipping in Korea. When you say '카드로 계산할게요', the amount on the screen is exactly what you pay. Adding a tip to a card transaction is not a thing.
The Two-Hand Rule
Always hand your card over with two hands or with your right hand while touching your right elbow with your left hand. It shows great manners!
Installment Questions
If you spend over 50,000 KRW, the clerk will ask '할부해 드릴까요?' (Shall I do installments?). If you want to pay all at once, just say '일시불이요' (Ilsibbul-iyo).
Significado
Stating the intention to pay with a credit or debit card.
The Two-Hand Rule
Always hand your card over with two hands or with your right hand while touching your right elbow with your left hand. It shows great manners!
Installment Questions
If you spend over 50,000 KRW, the clerk will ask '할부해 드릴까요?' (Shall I do installments?). If you want to pay all at once, just say '일시불이요' (Ilsibbul-iyo).
Receipts
Most Koreans say '영수증은 버려주세요' (Please throw away the receipt) because they track spending via bank apps.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct particle to say 'by card'.
카드___ 계산할게요.
The particle '로' indicates the means or instrument used to perform an action.
Which ending is most natural when speaking to a cashier?
카드로 ________.
'계산할게요' is the polite intentional form used in service interactions.
Complete the dialogue in a taxi.
Driver: 다 왔습니다. 5,000원입니다. Learner: 네, ________.
This is the standard response to being told a price in a taxi.
Match the phrase to the situation: '카드로 계산할게요.'
When would you say this?
It is used to announce your payment method at the point of sale.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios카드___ 계산할게요.
The particle '로' indicates the means or instrument used to perform an action.
카드로 ________.
'계산할게요' is the polite intentional form used in service interactions.
Driver: 다 왔습니다. 5,000원입니다. Learner: 네, ________.
This is the standard response to being told a price in a taxi.
When would you say this?
It is used to announce your payment method at the point of sale.
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Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasFor most transactions under 50,000 KRW, no signature is required. For larger amounts, you might need to sign on a digital pad.
Yes, Apple Pay was recently introduced (2023) and is accepted at most major convenience stores and franchises, though not everywhere yet.
You can say '다른 카드로 할게요' (I'll use a different card) or '현금으로 할게요' (I'll use cash).
No, it's the perfect level of politeness for any service interaction.
Frases relacionadas
현금으로 계산할게요
contrastI'll pay by cash.
영수증 주세요
builds onPlease give me a receipt.
할부로 해주세요
specialized formPlease put it on installments.
계산서 좀 주시겠어요?
similarCould I have the bill, please?
