Doesn't work. Foreign Visa/Mastercard in North Korea, based on 3 reports from travellers and public sources.
With Foreign Visa/Mastercard, in North Korea
Doesn't work
Foreign Visa/Mastercard not accepted at any retail locations. Cash only (USD, EUR, RMB) required for in-store purchases.
Communitylast confirmed · 74 days ago3 reports
By payment type
In-store (POS)
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ATM withdrawal
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Online payments
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Community notes
3 reportsForeign Visa/Mastercard not accepted at any retail locations. Cash only (USD, EUR, RMB) required for in-store purchases.
Community · 74 days ago
No ATMs accessible to foreign travelers. Cash must be brought in advance. Limited exceptions for organized tours via guides in Pyongyang.
Community · 87 days ago
No e-commerce infrastructure accessible from North Korea. International payment systems do not operate.
Community · 100 days ago