Korean Dictionary
How to say "Cashback" in Korean
“Cashback” in Korean is 캐시백 (pronounced "Kaesibaek").
캐시백
Kaesibaek
Usage & Context
캐시백 (cashback) rewards are commonly offered by Korean credit cards and fintech apps. Many Korean consumers choose credit cards based on cashback rates for specific spending categories. Apps like Toss and Kakao Pay also offer cashback on certain purchases.
Example Sentence
이 카드로 결제하면 3% 캐시백을 받을 수 있어요.
You can get 3% cashback when paying with this card.
How to use 캐시백 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Cashback” is 캐시백, romanized as Kaesibaek.
Usage tip
Shopping Korean usually sounds more natural when you use short polite questions instead of translating English directly.
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 캐시백.
Pronunciation Guide
캐시 (Kaesi) sounds like 'keh-shee', similar to 'cash-ee'. 백 (baek) sounds like 'back'. The word is pronounced very similarly to the English 'cash back', with emphasis on '캐' and '백'.
More Example Sentences
Comparing credit card benefits.
이 신용카드는 주유 시 5% 캐시백이 돼요.
This credit card gives 5% cashback on gas purchases.
Using cashback rewards.
캐시백으로 받은 돈으로 커피 사 마셨어요.
I bought coffee with the money I got from cashback.
Discussing ways to earn small rewards through apps.
앱테크로 캐시백을 모으는 재미가 쏠쏠해요.
It's quite fun to collect cashback through app tech.
Cultural Context
캐시백 (cashback) is a widely popular and actively pursued benefit in Korea, especially with credit cards and various fintech apps like Toss and Kakao Pay. Korean consumers are very savvy about maximizing their financial benefits, often choosing cards or payment methods based on the highest cashback rates for their spending habits (e.g., groceries, transportation, online shopping). It's seen as a smart way to save money, and many actively track their cashback earnings.
Editorial note
We review entries like 캐시백 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
캐시백 얼마예요?
How much cashback is it?
캐시백 많이 주는 카드 추천해주세요.
Please recommend a card that gives a lot of cashback.
캐시백 신청했어요.
I applied for cashback.
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Hyetaek
Benefit, perk
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