Emergency Disaster Relief Fund Credit and Debit Card Applications Start Today... Household Heads Born in Years Ending with 1 or 6

Large Retail Stores and Entertainment Venues Not Allowed, Franchise Stores Allowed... No Sales Amount Restrictions Based on Usage Location

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] The government's emergency disaster relief fund credit and debit card recharge application began at 7 a.m. on the 11th on the websites of nine card companies: KB Kookmin, NH Nonghyup, Lotte, BC, Samsung, Shinhan, Woori, Hana, and Hyundai Card.

In the first week of the emergency disaster relief fund application, a day-of-the-week system will be applied, similar to the public mask 5-day rotation system. On this day, only those whose birth year ends in 1 or 6 can apply; on the 12th, those ending in 2 or 7; on the 13th, those ending in 3 or 8; on the 14th, those ending in 4 or 9; and on the 15th, those ending in 5 or 0. From the 16th, the 5-day rotation system will no longer apply, and anyone can apply.

When accessing the card companies' PC or mobile websites or mobile applications, the recharge will be made two days after the application date. The head of the household registered in the resident registration must apply in person and receive the payment on a card under the head of household's name.

When recharging credit or debit cards, applicants can choose to donate all or part of the support fund in units of 10,000 won on the card company's website, and the remaining amount after deducting the donation will be recharged onto the card.

The recharge amount received as the emergency disaster relief fund is distinguished from existing card points, and the usage method is the same as usual card use. When paying at affiliated stores, the amount is automatically deducted from the card bill.

The support fund can be used at all places where card payments are possible within the metropolitan local government based on the resident registration address as of March 29, excluding restricted industries. It must be used by August 31 of this year, and any unused balance will expire. The amount used and current balance can be checked via card company text messages, websites, customer centers, etc.

In addition to income compensation for households affected by the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the emergency disaster relief fund is restricted in usage to help stimulate consumption and revitalize the local economy.

Restricted industries include department stores, duty-free shops, large marts including corporate supermarkets, large electronics stores, online electronic commerce, industries where cashable items such as gift certificates and precious metals can be purchased, entertainment businesses, hygiene businesses such as massage parlors, leisure businesses such as golf practice ranges, gambling industries, and illegal gambling industries. It cannot be used for taxes, public utility charges, insurance premiums, transportation and communication fees, or automatic card transfers.

In the case of various convenience stores and bakeries franchises, the emergency disaster relief fund can be used at most stores (franchise stores) registered in the business area. Specific restricted businesses may vary slightly depending on the card company's industry classification, so inquiries should be made to each card company's website or customer center.

Emergency disaster relief fund credit and debit card recharges can also be applied for offline at bank counters linked with card companies starting from the 18th. Prepaid cards and local love gift certificates can also be applied for online and offline from the 18th.

This content was produced with the assistance of AI translation services.