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Mistaken Transfer Return Support (착오송금 반환지원: Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, 예금보험공사): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Money sent by mistake, KRW 50,000 to KRW 100,000,000 per case, within 1 year; the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation helps recover it on your behalf

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit: Mistaken transfer return support: for amounts sent by mistake of KRW 50,000 or more and KRW 100,000,000 or less per case, within 1 year of the date of the mistaken transfer, apply if you asked for a return through a financial company or similar and did not get the money back. Foreigners residing in Korea can also apply. If visiting or applying online is difficult, KDIC staff offer a recovery service where they visit you (apply by phone).
Who is eligible: Senders who made a mistaken transfer (KRW 50,000 to KRW 100,000,000 per case) and whose return request to the financial company was unsuccessful
When to apply: Within 1 year of the mistaken transfer date
How to apply: KDIC Financial Safety Portal fins.kdic.or.kr, mobile app, phone 1588-0037
Important notes: 1 year after the transfer
Note: For voice phishing damage, the payment suspension procedure takes priority. Check the FAQ for details, such as whether mistaken transfers via simple remittance are included.

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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Mistaken Transfer Return Support (착오송금 반환지원: Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, 예금보험공사): who can receive it?

Senders who made a mistaken transfer (KRW 50,000 to KRW 100,000,000 per case) and whose return request to the financial company was unsuccessful

Mistaken Transfer Return Support (착오송금 반환지원: Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, 예금보험공사): how do I apply?

KDIC Financial Safety Portal fins.kdic.or.kr, mobile app, phone 1588-0037

Mistaken Transfer Return Support (착오송금 반환지원: Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, 예금보험공사): how much will I receive?

Mistaken transfer return support: for amounts sent by mistake of KRW 50,000 or more and KRW 100,000,000 or less per case, within 1 year of the date of the mistaken transfer, apply if you asked for a return through a financial company or similar and did not get the money back. Foreigners residing in Korea can also apply. If visiting or applying online is difficult, KDIC staff offer a recovery service where they visit you (apply by phone).

Mistaken Transfer Return Support (착오송금 반환지원: Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation, 예금보험공사): when can I apply?

Within 1 year of the mistaken transfer date