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Tipping in South Korea: how much should you tip?

Not customaryAsiaSouth Korean won (KRW)

Tipping in South Korea is Not customary
Restaurants: not expected.

Tipping isNot customary

Restaurantsnot expected

Local currencySouth Korean won (KRW)

RegionAsia

Tipping is not customary in South Korea; service charges may be added at upscale venues.

Customary tips in South Korea

Where	Customary tip
Restaurants	not expected
Cafes & bars	not expected
Taxis & rideshare	not expected
Hotels	optional

South Korea tip calculator (KRW)

Work out a tip in South Korean won (KRW) using the local default of about 5%. Switch to By total to round your bill to a convenient amount.

Tip calculator for South Korea

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Effective rate: 5%

Do you tip in South Korea?

Tipping in South Korea is not customary. Tipping is not customary in South Korea; service charges may be added at upscale venues. As a visitor, the safest approach is to check the bill for an included service charge, then decide whether a small extra amount is appropriate for the service you received.

How to tip like a local in South Korea

Pay tips in South Korean won (KRW) where possible — cash is almost always welcome.
Restaurants: not expected.
Taxis and rideshare: not expected.
Hotels: optional.