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Seoul department store discounts for foreigners
- Who
- Foreign visitors only
- Lotte
- 5% off · 7% Lotte Mart · 10% Lotte Duty Free
- Shinsegae
- 5% off + free drink coupon
- Hyundai
- Coupons · mobile tax refund · restaurant booking help
Lotte, Shinsegae and Hyundai each run a membership only foreign visitors can join. Here is what each one gives you, where to get the Lotte card, and how to stack it with the new prepaid card and CJ ONE Global.
Foreign shoppers at the Lotte Tourist Membership x CheckIn Seoul kiosks, Lotte Department Store main store · Image: Lotte Department Store
The three memberships, store by store
- LOTTELotte Tourist Membership
Issued with your passport. 5% off at Lotte Department Store, plus 7% at Lotte Mart, 10% at Lotte Duty Free and 20% at the Lotte World and Lotte World Tower observatory. The card also works as a transit card on public transport.
- SHINSEGAEShinsegae Global Membership
For foreign customers: 5% off plus a free drink coupon as the basic perks.
- HYUNDAIH.Point Global (Hyundai)
One membership for Hyundai department stores, outlets and duty free. Members get discount coupons, mobile tax refund requests and help booking restaurants inside the store.
Where to get the Lotte card
- MYEONGDONGLotte Department Store main store
The first and busiest place to get it. The new Lotte x CheckIn Seoul card comes out of self-service kiosks here.
롯데백화점 본점Google Maps - JAMSILLotte Department Store Jamsil
Next to Lotte World Tower and Lotte World Mall.
롯데백화점 잠실점Google Maps - BUSANLotte Department Store Busan main store
If your trip includes Busan.
롯데백화점 부산본점Google Maps
Stack more perks
- NEW CARDLotte Tourist Membership x CheckIn Seoul
Launched Oct 12, 2026 with Lotte Card's foreigner-only prepaid card. You keep the 5% at Lotte Department Store and get 10% back when you spend ₩100,000 or more, plus perks at about 70 partner shops (beauty, food, culture).
- CJ ONECJ ONE Global
Join with just an email, no Korean phone number or ID. You get a mobile barcode right away and collect or use points at partners like N Seoul Tower, CU, emart24, Tous les Jours and Mega MGC Coffee. Switch the CJ ONE app (version 5.0+) to global mode; English and Japanese.
- MOREOur earlier guide: tourist shopping cards
seoulful.guide/card
Make it a half day (our route)
- 1Lotte main store, Myeongdong
Get the Lotte card first, then shop.
- 2Shinsegae main store
A short walk away in the same area of Jung-gu.
신세계백화점 본점Google Maps - 3Myeongdong streets
Street food and beauty shops right next door.
Say it in Korean (show this screen)
- SAYI'd like to join the foreigner membership.
oe-gug-in me-beo-sip ga-ip-ha-go si-peo-yo
외국인 멤버십 가입하고 싶어요 - SAYHere is my passport.
yeo-gwon yeo-gi i-sseo-yo
여권 여기 있어요 - SAYCan I get the discount?
hal-in ba-deul su i-sseo-yo?
할인 받을 수 있어요?
Local tips
- Our tip: sign up before you pay, not after. Ask staff for the foreigner membership.
- Our tip: bring your passport. You'll want it for the Lotte card and for tax refunds anyway.
- Perks can change; check at the store's information desk.
FAQ
Do foreigners get a discount at Seoul department stores?
Yes: Lotte's Tourist Membership and Shinsegae's Global Membership give foreign visitors 5% off, and Hyundai's H.Point Global gives members discount coupons.
How do I get the Lotte Tourist Membership card?
Show your passport at Lotte Department Store's main store in Myeongdong, Jamsil or Busan main store.
What else does the Lotte card give you?
7% off at Lotte Mart, 10% at Lotte Duty Free, 20% at the Lotte World and Lotte World Tower observatory, and it works as a transit card.
Can I join CJ ONE without a Korean phone number?
Yes, CJ ONE Global lets foreign visitors sign up with just an email.
Sources: Newspim: Shinsegae, Lotte, Hyundai and CJ foreigner memberships (Oct 22, 2026) · Financial News: Lotte expands its foreigner-only card (Oct 12, 2026) · Hankyung: department store foreigner memberships (Sep 17, 2026) · Hankyung (Oct 20, 2026) · Mydaily: 4 department stores' foreigner memberships (Sep 18, 2026) · Mediapen: department store foreigner memberships · Money Today: CJ ONE Global launch (Oct 15, 2026) · ZDNet Korea: CJ ONE Global (Oct 20, 2026)