Hey Guys,
Does monzo work in north Korea?
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Well…
If there are places in North Korea that accept Mastercard (the gift shop maybe?) your Monzo should work there!
But yes, likely not
Lol 
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Isn’t North Korea on sanctions list which prevent some international transactions? I’m sure the US also issued an executive order penalizing any company or person doing business with North Korea by cutting off access to the US financial system? Even the 3 ATM’s North Korea have are useless to the Chinese tourists because of Chinese sanctions on North Korea.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-04-24/ap-exclusive-the-sad-saga-of-north-korea-s-atms
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Does anything work in North Korea?
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Most of the population, except those in charge.
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I actually heard they have pretty decent ski resorts however those are for tourists only. 
I need an update- does Monzo work in North Korea now?
I’d say ‘occasionally’ (Monzo Help - Where Monzo cards are accepted)
Although if you need an update because you’re travelling to NK, please share your experiences being there!
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Sure does. Enjoyed a luxury break at the Kaechon internment camp a couple of weeks ago. The shops are a little basic, but managed to pick up everything I needed using Monzo.
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I would go heavily under the assumption of “No”.
It won’t be Monzo’s fault, it’ll be a lack of credit card acceptance.
Take US dollars or Euros.