Renewed After 12 Years... KB Kookmin Card Launches 'Nori 2 Check Card'

Selectable Issuance Between KB Pay Benefit Type and Global Benefit Type

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] KB Kookmin Card announced on the 7th that it has launched the 'KB Kookmin Nori(nori)2 Check Card,' which offers up to 50,000 KRW in monthly discounts across various lifestyle convenience sectors. This is the first renewal of the Nori Check Card in 12 years since its initial release.

This card provides basic 'daily benefits' discounts in 10 categories including coffee, convenience stores, and delivery services. Cardholders can choose to issue either the KB Pay benefit card, which offers additional discounts when paying with KB Pay, or the global benefit card, which provides benefits when using overseas merchants.

The basic daily benefits include ▲Coffee (Starbucks, Coffee Bean) 10% ▲Mobile (Google Play Store, App Store) 10% ▲Culture (Interpark Tickets) 10% ▲Beauty (Olive Young, hair salons) 5% ▲Convenience stores (GS25, CU) 5% ▲Subscriptions (Netflix, YouTube Premium) 1,000 KRW ▲Delivery (Baedal Minjok, Yogiyo) 1,000 KRW ▲Mobile carriers (SKT, KT, LG U+, Liiv M) 2,500 KRW ▲Movies (CGV) 4,000 KRW ▲Amusement parks (Everland, Lotte World) 15,000 KRW discounts.

The coffee category discount is provided without any previous month spending requirement, while other benefits are available with a minimum monthly spending of 200,000 KRW, allowing users to enjoy services across various sectors without burden.

The selectable services are additionally provided when the previous month’s spending exceeds 300,000 KRW. The KB Pay benefit card offers ▲an extra 2% discount on KB Pay online and offline payments, while the global benefit card provides ▲a 2% discount at overseas merchants and ▲one free annual use of worldwide airport lounges (The Lounge Members). Notably, the KB Pay benefit card’s discounts overlap with the basic daily benefits, enabling broader discount advantages.

Meanwhile, to commemorate the card launch, customers who apply for the Master brand by December 31 this year and enter the event will be entered into a draw where 10 winners will receive a full package to watch the 2022?2023 UEFA Champions League matches (including airfare and accommodation). For those issued the Visa brand, 10 winners will be drawn to receive a full package to watch the 2023 Australia-New Zealand Women’s World Cup matches (including airfare and accommodation).

Additionally, new KB Kookmin Check Card members who issue this card will receive a 20,000 KRW cashback, and all customers who participate in the Nori2 launch congratulatory message event will be given a 1,000 KRW mobile Happycon coupon. There is no annual fee for the card.

A KB Kookmin Card official stated, "The newly renewed Nori2 Check Card, after 12 years, inherits the high recognition and positive reputation of the existing Nori Check Card while reflecting changing customer tastes and consumption trends. We plan to continue building a product lineup that provides the best customer value through benefits and designs that match trends."

Meanwhile, the Nori Check Card, launched in 2010, is KB Kookmin Card’s flagship product with over 8.3 million members. Along with this service renewal, the card plate was designed in collaboration with artist Nam Mu-hyun, who is gaining popularity among the MZ generation, under the concept of 'National Representative Check Card Season 2 Opening (Next Great Season),' styled as an Olympic accreditation (AccreDitation) card.