Chips and Currency Exchange at Korean Casinos: Can You Use Japanese Yen?
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How to buy chips, how to cash them out, and which currencies (including Japanese yen) are accepted at casinos in Korea, based on the official websites of 8 major casinos in Incheon, Seoul, Busan and Jeju.
At casino table games, you play with chips, not cash. On a first visit, it is easy to be unsure where to buy chips, whether Japanese yen can be used, and how to turn chips back into cash at the end.
This article covers 8 major casinos in Incheon, Seoul, Busan and Jeju, based on guidance on each casino's official website. It is about real casino facilities located in Korea. The information was confirmed on the official websites on September 29, 2026 (Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City was checked on October 15, 2026, and Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel on October 16, 2026). Practices may change, so please check official information before your trip.
Can you use Japanese yen? Quick reference by casino
The table below summarizes the guidance on the official websites of the 8 major casinos, based on whether Japanese yen can be used. The dates we checked are given under "Guidance by casino" below.
| Casino | Japanese yen | Official website guidance |
|---|---|---|
| Paradise City (Incheon) | △ | Table chips are bought with Korean won in cash. To buy with foreign currency or a credit card, use the cashier |
| INSPIRE Casino (Incheon) | - | No guidance found on accepted currencies (needs to be checked on site) |
| Paradise Casino Walkerhill (Seoul) | - | No guidance found on accepted currencies (needs to be checked on site) |
| Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX (Seoul) | ○ | The game guide (shared by all three locations) says Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan in cash can be exchanged for chips at the table |
| Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City (Seoul) | ○ | The game guide (shared by all three locations) says Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan in cash can be exchanged for chips at the table |
| Paradise Casino Busan | ○ | The Paradise Hotel Busan official website says won, yen, dollars, yuan and other currencies can be used |
| Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel (Busan) | ○ | The game guide (shared by all three locations) says Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan in cash can be exchanged for chips at the table |
| Dream Tower Casino (Jeju) | - | No guidance found on accepted currencies (needs to be checked on site) |
- ○Official website says Japanese yen can be used
- △Official website says to use the cashier for foreign currency
- -No guidance found on the official website (needs to be checked on site)
The Seven Luck Casino game guide does not distinguish between Gangnam COEX, Seoul Dragon City and Busan Lotte Hotel.
The Seven Luck Casino game guide is shared by all three locations and does not mention any differences between them (confirmed on October 22, 2026). To be safe, also check at the cashier at each location. Practices may change, so please check official information before your trip.
From buying chips to cashing out
The beginner's guide on the Paradise Casino official website describes the following process.
- Sit in an open seat at a table for the game you want to play
- Buy chips from the dealer at the table (if you run out, you can buy more from the dealer)
- When you finish playing, change your chips into larger-denomination chips (to make cashing out easier)
- To exchange chips for cash, go to the cashier. Dealers do not exchange chips for cash
The same guide says you may be able to leave your chips with staff when you step away from the table, so ask a staff member. The overall process is similar at other casinos, but where you can buy chips and which currencies are accepted differ by casino.
Guidance by casino (accepted currencies and cashier)
Paradise City (Incheon)
According to the official website, table game chips can be bought with Korean won in cash at the table or at the chip exchange counter in the center of the casino. To buy with a credit card or foreign currency, use the cashier. Slot Machines and Electronic Table Games are played with Korean won in cash or special tickets. To exchange chips or tickets for Korean won or foreign currency, use the cashier. For details, see the Paradise City page.
INSPIRE Casino (Incheon)
When we checked the official website on September 29, 2026, we could not find specific guidance on how to buy chips or which currencies can be used for exchange. Whether Japanese yen can be used directly also needs to be checked on site. Entry conditions and other details are on the INSPIRE Casino page.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill (Seoul)
You can buy chips from the dealer at the gaming table and use the cashier to exchange them back into cash (according to the beginner's guide on the Paradise Casino official website). We could not confirm any guidance on accepted currencies, so this needs to be checked on site. For details, see the Paradise Casino Walkerhill page.
Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX (Seoul)
The game guide on the official website (shared by all three locations) says cash can be exchanged for chips at the table, and that Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan are accepted. Foreign currency can be exchanged for Korean won at the cashier, and a passport is required for exchange. For details, see the Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX page.
Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City (Seoul)
The game guide on the Seven Luck Casino official website (shared by all three locations; confirmed on October 22, 2026) says Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan in cash can be exchanged for chips at the table. The location page and FAQ have no currency guidance specific to this location, so please also check on site to be sure. Entry conditions and other details are on the Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City page.
Paradise Casino Busan
The Paradise Hotel Busan official website says currencies such as won, yen, dollars and yuan can be used. You buy chips from the dealer at the gaming table and use the cashier to exchange them back into cash. For details, see the Paradise Casino Busan page.
Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel (Busan)
The game guide on the Seven Luck Casino official website (shared by all three locations; confirmed on October 22, 2026) says Japanese yen, Korean won, US dollars and Chinese yuan in cash can be exchanged for chips at the table. The location page and FAQ have no currency guidance specific to this location, so please also check on site to be sure. Entry conditions and other details are on the Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel page.
Dream Tower Casino (Jeju)
When we checked the casino page of the official website on September 29, 2026, we could not find specific guidance on how to buy chips or exchange money. Accepted currencies need to be checked on site. Entry conditions and other details are on the Dream Tower Casino page.
Some chips cannot be exchanged for cash
The Paradise Casino official website describes chips with different uses. The main ones are as follows.
| Chip | Where it can be used | How to get it | Can it be exchanged for cash? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Money chip | All gaming tables | Buy at the table | Yes, at the cashier |
| Roulette play chip | Roulette only | Buy at the roulette table | Yes, at the cashier |
| Lucky chip | Can be used in games | Received in exchange for mileage or as an event reward | Cannot be exchanged for cash as is (money chips paid out when you win can be exchanged for cash at the cashier) |
If you are not sure whether a chip you have can be exchanged for cash, ask the dealer or the cashier staff.
Things to watch out for when exchanging money
- Keep your exchange receipts. The Seven Luck Casino official website says the receipt from your exchange is needed when you exchange money back
- A passport may be required for exchange. The FAQ on the Seven Luck Casino official website says a passport and a membership card are required for exchange
- Large exchanges may require additional documents. Seven Luck Casino says that for amounts exceeding the equivalent of USD 20,000, the foreign exchange declaration certificate issued at entry is required
- Whether Japanese yen can be used differs by casino. At casinos without official guidance, check at the cashier on site
Customs declarations for entering or leaving a country with a large amount of cash (for travelers departing from Japan) are covered in Carrying Cash on a Korea Casino Trip.
Prepare money for the rest of your trip separately
Keeping the money you spend at the casino separate from flights, accommodation and local transportation makes it easier to avoid overspending. How to split your budget is covered in How Much Budget Do You Need for a Korean Casino Trip? It also helps to decide before you leave how you will pay for meals, shopping and transportation outside the casino.
Summary
The basic process is to buy chips at the table and go to the cashier to exchange them back into cash. Whether foreign currencies such as Japanese yen can be used, and what you need to exchange money, differ by casino, so check the guidance for the casino you plan to visit.
How to get a membership card and the differences between casinos are covered in What Is a Korean Casino Membership Card?, and entry conditions and the entry process in Your First Visit to a Korean Casino: A Beginner's Guide.
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Paradise City
A casino inside Paradise City, an integrated resort close to Incheon International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
INSPIRE Casino
A casino inside INSPIRE, an integrated resort about 15 minutes by car from Terminal 2 of Incheon International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
Paradise Casino Walkerhill
A casino on Walkerhill-ro in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older. It offers Baccarat and a range of other games.
Seven Luck Casino Gangnam COEX
A casino in a building next to COEX in Gangnam, Seoul. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is for foreign visitors only. Anyone under 19 cannot enter, and you must show your passport at the entrance. Japanese-speaking staff are always on duty at the CS Center.
Paradise Casino Busan
A casino in the Haeundae area of Busan. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older. Casual clothing is fine.
Dream Tower Casino
A casino inside Jeju Dream Tower, a complex about 8 minutes by car from Jeju International Airport. It is open 24 hours a day. Foreign travelers can enter by showing their passport, and you must be 19 or older.
Seven Luck Casino Seoul Dragon City
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Seven Luck Casino Busan Lotte Hotel
A casino near Seomyeon Station in Busan. It is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and is for foreign visitors only. Anyone under 19 cannot enter, and you need to show your passport at the entrance. The official website says it is a 5-minute walk from Exit 7 of Seomyeon Station.
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