Korean Dictionary
How to say "Payment" in Korean
“Payment” in Korean is 결제 (pronounced "Gyeollje").
결제
Gyeollje
Usage & Context
The act of paying. 결제하다 (to make a payment). Korea is a highly digital payment society — QR codes, app payments, card taps, and fingerprint authentication are all common. 결제 방법이 뭐예요? (What payment methods do you have?). Installment payments (할부, halbu) for larger purchases are common.
Example Sentence
카드로 결제해도 될까요? 일시불로 할게요.
Can I pay by card? I'll pay all at once.
How to use 결제 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Payment” is 결제, romanized as Gyeollje.
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 결제.
Pronunciation Guide
결 (gyeoll) sounds like 'gyeol' in 'gyeol-jeong' but with a clear 'l' sound at the end, similar to 'yol' in 'yolk'. 제 (je) is like 'je' in 'jet'.
More Example Sentences
Explaining a promotional offer.
온라인으로 결제하면 할인받을 수 있어요.
If you pay online, you can get a discount.
A cashier asking for the preferred payment method.
결제는 현금으로 하시겠어요, 카드로 하시겠어요?
Would you like to pay with cash or card?
Discussing the ease of digital payment methods.
모바일 결제가 정말 편리해요.
Mobile payment is really convenient.
Cultural Context
Korea is a highly digital society, and '결제' (payment) reflects this. QR codes, app payments, card taps, and fingerprint authentication are all common. Cash is less frequently used, especially in urban areas. For larger purchases, '할부' (installment payments) are a popular option. It's common to ask '결제 방법이 뭐예요?' (What payment methods do you have?) at stores.
Editorial note
We review entries like 결제 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
결제하다
To make a payment
카드 결제
Card payment
모바일 결제
Mobile payment
Related Expressions
계산
gyesan
Calculation, bill, payment (often for restaurant bills)
지불
jibul
Payment (more formal, often for larger sums)
납부
napbu
Payment (for taxes, fees, utilities)
송금
songgeum
Money transfer
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