Korean Dictionary
How to say "Fintech" in Korean
“Fintech” in Korean is 핀테크 (pronounced "pintekeu").
핀테크
pintekeu
Usage & Context
Financial technology combining finance and technology. Korea is a leader in fintech innovation with many successful fintech companies.
Example Sentence
핀테크 회사에서 일해요.
I work at a fintech company.
How to use 핀테크 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Fintech” is 핀테크, romanized as pintekeu.
Usage tip
Learn this word together with a complete Korean sentence. Meaning often depends on particles, politeness level, and word order.
Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
"Pin" sounds like the English word "pin." "Te-keu" is like "teh" (as in 'tech') followed by "kuh" (like 'cup' without the 'p'). The 'eu' at the end is a very short, almost silent 'uh' sound.
More Example Sentences
Discussing global economic and technological trends.
한국은 핀테크 산업이 빠르게 성장하고 있는 나라 중 하나예요.
Korea is one of the countries where the fintech industry is growing rapidly.
Talking about daily life improvements due to technology.
핀테크 기술 덕분에 모바일 결제가 훨씬 편리해졌어요.
Thanks to fintech technology, mobile payments have become much more convenient.
Introducing one's job at a networking event.
저는 핀테크 스타트업에서 새로운 금융 서비스를 개발하고 있어요.
I'm developing new financial services at a fintech startup.
Cultural Context
Korea is a global leader in fintech innovation, with companies like Kakao Pay and Toss revolutionizing mobile payments and financial services. The term '핀테크' is very common in business news, tech discussions, and even in everyday conversations when people talk about convenient digital banking or payment apps. It's a buzzword that signifies modern, tech-driven finance and is deeply integrated into Korean daily life.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
핀테크 기업
Fintech company
핀테크 산업
Fintech industry
핀테크 스타트업
Fintech startup
Related Expressions
금융 기술
geumnyung gisul
Financial technology (literal translation)
모바일 결제
mobail gyeolje
Mobile payment
디지털 금융
dijiteol geumnyung
Digital finance
전자 금융
jeonja geumnyung
Electronic finance
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