[Ki Ha-young's Life Card] From April, 'Gukmin Haengbok Card' Integration... Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare Fees at Once

From April 1, Voucher Cards Integrated into 'Gukmin Haengbok Card'
Use 17 Types of Vouchers with One Card
Card Company Launch Events Also... Points, Prizes, and More Offered

Is there anyone these days without at least one credit card? In modern society, anyone can have a card if they want. Credit cards have brought unparalleled convenience to daily life. Now, wherever you go, you can easily see people paying with credit cards or smartphones. As demand has increased, cards with various benefits are being released almost daily. In response, Asia Economy delivers diverse stories related to cards, which are inseparable from our consumer life, through the weekly 'Cards in Daily Life' corner, including introductions of new cards, industry behind-the-scenes, and guides for card beginners.

Starting from the 1st of next month, the voucher cards that were dual-operated as the Gukmin Haengbok Card and the I Haengbok Card will be integrated and operated under the 'Gukmin Haengbok Card'. Previously, during pregnancy and childbirth, the Gukmin Haengbok Card was issued to use medical expense vouchers supported by the National Health Insurance, and when the child grew, a new I Haengbok Card was issued to use childcare or early childhood education vouchers. Now, with just one Gukmin Haengbok Card, you can use a total of 17 types of vouchers.

If you already have a Gukmin Haengbok Card, you can use the existing card to access 17 voucher programs including National Health Insurance pregnancy and childbirth medical expense support, childcare support, early childhood education support, and childcare fee support. For the I Haengbok Card, the existing card can be used for childcare and early childhood education vouchers, but if you want to apply for other vouchers, you must get a new Gukmin Haengbok Card.

Card companies are also offering various discounts related to the Gukmin Haengbok Card at hospitals, academies, discount stores, etc., and are holding events to celebrate the launch of the integrated card.

Shinhan Card has launched the Gukmin Haengbok Card credit and check cards, and to commemorate the launch, customers who have voucher payment history by April can choose one of the following: 10,000 MyShinhan points, a Starbucks Mango Passionfruit drink, or a Tayo NeoShield yellow dust mask.

The Shinhan Gukmin Haengbok Card credit card offers a 5% discount on amounts used at hospitals, pharmacies, and postpartum care centers, and a 10% discount on parent contributions for daycare centers and kindergartens, academies, and online bookstores (Yes24, Aladin, Kyobo Bookstore). However, the discount applies twice a month with a limit of 5,000 KRW per transaction. Additionally, it provides a 50% discount on online video streaming services (OTT) like Netflix once a month, up to 5,000 KRW per transaction, and a 10% discount on delivery apps twice a month, up to 5,000 KRW per transaction. Furthermore, it offers financial services utilizing the Shinhan Financial Group network, such as exemption from Shinhan Bank electronic financial transfer fees and CD/ATM withdrawal fees, exemption of service fees when linked with Shinhan Financial Investment’s comprehensive asset management account (CMA), and a 5% discount when subscribing to Shinhan Life’s children’s insurance.

Samsung Card’s 'Gukmin Haengbok Samsung Card V2' provides a 7% discount on payment days at department stores including Shinsegae Department Store, Coupang, Market Kurly, discount stores, daycare centers, academies, hospitals, and gas stations, as well as a 3,000 KRW discount on streaming services and a 1.5% overseas discount on payment days. It also offers up to six 5% discount coupons per month for Shinsegae Department Store, two free parking tickets per month, and 2 Shinsegae points earned per 1,000 KRW spent at Shinsegae Department Store. Samsung Card is giving a 'Little Ryan Hug Belt' as a gift to customers who make their first payment of 100,000 KRW or more (including government subsidies) for daycare fees with the Gukmin Haengbok Samsung Card by the 31st of this month.

Woori Card has also launched the 'Gukmin Haengbok Card S2' (credit) and 'Gukmin Haengbok Check Card S2'. The credit card Gukmin Haengbok Card S2 offers a 5% discount at department stores, large discount stores, online shopping, mobile communications, monthly utility bills (city gas, electricity), and rental services. It also provides a 7% discount at hospitals, postpartum care centers, pharmacies, daycare centers, kindergartens, study materials, academies, and bookstores. Additionally, it offers a 20% discount on video and music services such as Netflix, YouTube Premium, Wavve, Melon, and membership and e-book services like Naver Plus, Kyobo Bookstore SAM, and Yes24.

A launch commemorative prize event is also underway. Until the end of June, customers who issue the Gukmin Haengbok Check Card S2 and spend 100,000 KRW or more after applying for the event will be entered into a draw to receive baby kits (500 winners) and Starbucks gifticons (4,500 winners).