Korean Dictionary
How to say "Bank" in Korean
“Bank” in Korean is 은행 (pronounced "Eunhaeng").
은행
Eunhaeng
Usage & Context
Major Korean banks include KB 국민은행, 신한은행 (Shinhan), 우리은행 (Woori), and 하나은행 (Hana). Mobile banking apps (모바일 뱅킹) are highly developed. Account verification often requires fingerprint or face ID. Internet banking (인터넷 뱅킹) requires a Public Certificate (공동인증서) for major transactions.
Example Sentence
은행 업무는 앱으로 다 처리할 수 있어요.
You can handle all banking tasks through the app.
How to use 은행 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Bank” is 은행, romanized as Eunhaeng.
Usage tip
Practice this word inside a full daily-life sentence, because particles and sentence endings make the Korean sound natural.
Common mistake
Do not rely only on the English meaning. Read the Korean example sentence and notice the particles, word order, and politeness level around 은행.
Pronunciation Guide
The first syllable, '은' (eun), sounds like 'eun' in 'fun' but with lips slightly rounded. The second syllable, '행' (haeng), sounds like 'haeng' in 'hang'. The 'ng' sound at the end of '은' smoothly transitions into the 'h' of '행', almost sounding like '으냉'.
More Example Sentences
Rushing to complete a task.
은행 문 닫기 전에 빨리 가야 해요.
I need to go quickly before the bank closes.
Asking for directions.
이 근처에 은행 어디 있어요?
Where is a bank near here?
At a bank, explaining purpose.
은행 계좌를 만들고 싶어요.
I want to open a bank account.
Cultural Context
Korean banking is highly digitalized. Most transactions are done via secure and convenient mobile apps. For major online transactions, a '공동인증서' (gongdonginjeungseo, Public Certificate) is often required, which can be a bit complex for foreigners to set up initially. Physical bank visits are less common now, but still necessary for some specific services.
Editorial note
We review entries like 은행 for pronunciation, example sentence fit, and learner mistakes so the page answers more than a direct dictionary lookup.
Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
은행 업무
Banking tasks/services
은행에 가다
To go to the bank
모바일 뱅킹
Mobile banking
Related Expressions
ATM
eitiem
ATM (loanword)
계좌
gyejwa
Bank account
송금
songgeum
Money transfer
환전
hwanjeon
Currency exchange
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