Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to be a U.S. resident to apply for the SKYPASS Visa card?
Yes, you need to have a permanent U.S. residence to apply for the SKYPASS Visa card. This ensures the bank is able to verify your information for a credit card. Of course, you can use your SKYPASS Visa card worldwide.
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How do I apply for a SKYPASS Visa card?
Apply online or call 866-SKYPASS ext. 4005 (866-759-7277 ext. 55442) to apply by phone.
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Can I receive a SKYPASS Visa card without being a SKYPASS member?
Yes. If you do not currently have a SKYPASS frequent flyer member number, one will be assigned to you. All of your SKYPASS miles will accumulate to one mileage account with Korean Air. A SKYPASS number starting with BA is required.
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Can I use my spouse's SKYPASS member number to apply for a SKYPASS Visa card?
No, the primary SKYPASS Visa cardholder's name must match the SKYPASS member name and associated frequent flyer number. However, if you’d like additional cards for a family member, please call 866-286-8472 to request information.
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What's the difference between a Secured card, a No Annual Fee card, a Classic card, a Signature card and a Business card?
View the Card Comparison page for more details on the SKYPASS cards.
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Can I only use the SKYPASS Visa card for purchases with Korean Air?
The SKYPASS Visa card works just like any other Visa card for purchases at millions of locations worldwide that accept Visa credit cards.
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Are there limits to earning miles on the SKYPASS Visa card?
No, there are no mileage caps on any of the SKYPASS Visa cards.
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Do I need to have a separate SKYPASS frequent flyer number for my personal card and business card?
No. All of your Korean Air SKYPASS miles will accumulate to one SKYPASS number, even if you have a personal and business card.
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I will have more than 2 additional cardholders for the SKYPASS Visa Business account. Can I accumulate all the miles under my SKYPASS number?
Miles will be awarded to the individual cardmembers only. With the SKYPASS Visa Business card, all miles accumulated on employee cards will accumulate to the employee's SKYPASS frequent flyer account.
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Can I use the SKYPASS Visa card for instant cash at ATMs?
Yes, you can use your SKYPASS Visa card for cash advances at ATMs that accept Visa credit cards. Cash advances do not earn mileage.
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Is there an annual fee for the SKYPASS Visa card?
| SKYPASS Visa Signature card: $80 | Click here to view Terms and Conditions. |
| SkyBlue SKYPASS Visa card with No Annual Fee: $0 | Click here to view Terms and Conditions. |
| SKYPASS Visa Classic card: $50 | Click here to view Terms and Conditions. |
| SKYPASS Visa Secured card: $50 | Click here to view Terms and Conditions. |
| SKYPASS Visa Business card: $75 | Click here to view Terms and Conditions. |
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Why is there an annual fee on most SKYPASS credit cards when I can get almost any card with no annual fee?
Mileage credit cards affiliated with an airline that offer miles for card usage generally charge an annual fee. Alternatively, SKYPASS Visa does offer the SkyBlue SKYPASS Visa card with No Annual Fee that earns 1 SKYPASS Mile for every $2 in net purchases. Once you start using your card for all your purchases, you'll be on your way to a free flight ticket with Korean Air and other SkyTeam partners.
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Is the APR competitive?
The APR is competitive for credit cards that offer rewards. Keep in mind that you pay no interest if you pay your bill in full by the payment due date.
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Can I access my SKYPASS Visa card account online?
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How long will it take to receive my card?
You’ll receive notification of the status of your application within two to three weeks.
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How will I be rewarded for using the SKYPASS Visa card?
You'll receive one mile for every dollar spent (or one mile for every $2 on the No Annual Fee Card) using your card at millions of locations that accept Visa credit cards. These miles are combined in your Korean Air SKYPASS account with the flight miles and SKYPASS partner miles earned with Korean Air and SkyTeam partners.
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Is customer service available in Korean?
Yes. Just call 866-286-8472 (866-249-3790 for Business). You’ll have the choice of connecting to a Korean-speaking customer service representative or using the automated 24-hour voice response system. The voice response system allows you to access detailed information about your account in English as well as in Korean.
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What are some of the other benefits of the SKYPASS Visa card?
- Earning Power
Use the SKYPASS Visa card for all purchases from airline tickets to hotels to gas and groceries to big-ticket items like computers and personal digital assistants to monthly recurring charges (mortgage, utilities, daycare services, or tuition). - Automatic Bill Payments
Pay all of your bills with your SKYPASS Visa card. Contact merchants or service providers for exact details and acceptance. - AutoPay
Pay your SKYPASS Visa card bill from any checking or savings account in the United States. - Free Internet Banking
Sign-up via usbank.com to make transactions on your SKYPASS Visa card including transfers from checking or savings accounts, cash advances and payments. You will have the ability to view your credit card statement online. For Business cardmembers, you will also be able to view and manage your business expenses online. - Telephone Transfer
Sign-up to make a payment on your SKYPASS Visa card from a U.S. Bank checking or savings account via the telephone. - Phone Pay
Sign-up to make a payment on your SKYPASS Visa card from ANY checking or savings account in the United States. - Convenience Checks
Contact Customer Service for convenience checks that allow you to make purchases from your SKYPASS Visa card.
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What are the additional features for U.S. Bank Checking or Savings account holders?
U.S. Bank Overdraft Protection
Your SKYPASS Visa card protects your U.S. Bank Checking account from overdrafts in $25 increments up to your available credit limit, with the same APR as your Visa card.
Your SKYPASS Visa card protects your U.S. Bank Checking account from overdrafts in $25 increments up to your available credit limit, with the same APR as your Visa card.
Expanded Account Access
You can use your SKYPASS Visa card to access your U.S. Bank Credit, Savings, and Checking accounts at any U.S. Bank ATM.
Telephone Transfer
You can transfer funds between your U.S. Bank accounts and your credit card account using your touch-tone phone. It's an easy and convenient way to pay your monthly bill.
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Who should I call with questions about my SKYPASS Visa card?
Contact 24-hour Cardmember Services with any questions about your card.
