Do I get charged an extra international payment fee when paying for Claude Pro?
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- 첫째StaffLv.67/24/2026
Hello, this is the admin. To be direct, this is working normally. The charge from Claude is appearing as a foreign merchant charge, and it's a cost everyone accounts for when using the service. Claude Pro is billed in US dollars (USD), not Korean won. Since Anthropic doesn't support direct Korean won payments, even when you pay with a Korean card, it's processed as a foreign merchant transaction. That's why you often see two things appear on your card company's app: 1. Your card company's foreign transaction fee (a percentage of the transaction amount) 2. The difference caused by the exchange rate applied during currency conversion (since the USD/KRW exchange rate changes monthly, the amount billed in won will vary slightly from month to month) This isn't a special Claude policy—it's the same policy your card company applies whenever you pay for overseas services (like Netflix, overseas app store subscriptions, etc.). Fee rates and exchange rate benefits vary by card product, so it's most accurate to check your specific card company for exact fee rates. You can reduce the burden by using a card that waives or has lower foreign transaction fees. As a reference, payment failures usually occur when foreign transaction capability on your card is turned off, so it's a good idea to check whether foreign transactions are allowed before making a payment. We've put together a detailed guide below about payment methods in Korea and related precautions. https://usingclaude.com/ko/pricing/plans/claude-billing-korea-payment-receipt