A food delivery app without a Korean phone number or credit card? Now it’s possible with Baemin.A food delivery app without a Korean phone number or credit card? Now it’s possible with Baemin.

Hello.
Today, I'm here to finally address the question, "Can I order delivery even if I don't have a Korean phone number or a Korean credit card?"
To get straight to the point: It is — But you have to choose the right app, and as of 2026, Baemin is the top choice.

Just a few years ago, the answer to this question was "virtually impossible," but the landscape changed dramatically between 2025 and 2026.
Let's start by summarizing what works and what doesn't in a single table.

The era has arrived where you can place an order using just your smartphone, even without a Korean phone number.

💳 Comparison Chart — 4 Apps for Foreigners💳 Comparison Chart — 4 Apps for Foreigners

Policies are subject to change—please check each app's official channels for the exact terms and conditions.

One-line verdict: Use Baemin if you want to order from anywhere in the country; Shuttle is your backup plan when Baemin isn't available.
It's better for your mental health to lower your expectations for Coupang Eats and Yogiyo to the level of "it would be nice if it worked."

🍗 Top Pick: Baemin — It really took off in 2025–26🍗 Top Pick: Baemin — It really took off in 2025–26

You can sign up with an email address or an Apple or Google account, and on the payment screen, Cards Issued Overseas Just select an option.
According to media reports, Baemin is the only food delivery app in Korea that accepts overseas credit cards as well as WeChat Pay and Alipay Plus.

There were also reports that Baemin's global payment orders had increased by about 300% over the past year.
300%?
The numbers show just how much foreigners have been craving delivery all this time.

The key is to find the "International Cards" option in the list of payment methods.

📱 Coupang Eats and Yogiyo — A Door Left Half-Open📱 Coupang Eats and Yogiyo — A Door Left Half-Open

If I can use Baemin, I should be able to use Coupang Eats too. — This is a common misconception.
To use Coupang Eats, you need a Coupang account first. While SMS verification with an international phone number is supported, messages often arrive late or don't arrive at all.
There are options for using cards issued overseas for payment, but there are many reviews reporting that transactions are declined.
It's a matter of luck, really.

Yogiyo is a member Identity VerificationSince it's designed with a Korean phone number in mind, it's a bit of a hurdle for tourists.
Although there are known workarounds using social logins and website/browser translation, reviews of payments made with international credit cards are mixed—some say it works, others say it doesn't.

SMS verification for international numbers does work, but there are days when I don't receive the text message.

✨ Shuttle—A Card Exclusively for Foreigners✨ Shuttle—A Card Exclusively for Foreigners

ShuttleIt's a food delivery app that was designed for foreigners from the very beginning.
English is the primary language, and they accept international credit cards and PayPal—you don't even need a Korean phone number.
However, service is limited to major districts in Seoul (Yongsan, Gangnam, Mapo, Seodaemun, Jung-gu, Jongno, and Gwangjin), as well as Pyeongtaek and parts of Busan and Daegu.

Although the number of restaurants is smaller than on major apps, since it overlaps with areas with a high concentration of accommodations—such as Itaewon and Gangnam—tourists don't find the coverage to be too bad.
If you're thinking, "I just want to get it done without any stress," this is the answer.

The shuttle service area overlaps with areas with high concentrations of foreigners, such as Yongsan and Gangnam.

📍 Entering an address — Here's how to do it for a hotel📍 Entering an address — Here's how to do it for a hotel

Korean food delivery apps work by searching for a street address and then adding the detailed address.
If it's a hotel, it's often found by searching for the hotel's name, and in the detailed address field, Be sure to write down your room number and your name Riders won't get lost.

It's best to check with the front desk before ordering to see if they accept deliveries.
Most of them direct you to pick up your items in the lobby.

The standard practice for hotel deliveries is to pick them up at the lobby—be sure to include your room number in the detailed address.

📞 When All Else Fails — Three Plan Bs📞 When All Else Fails — Three Plan Bs

Even if the app ultimately rejects your request, there are still options available.

1. Telephone Order Processing — Ask the front desk or host to handle it, and select "Pay in person" for payment. Most riders' mobile payment devices accept international credit cards.

2. Packaging (Pickup) — Just use the app to browse the menu, then go to the store to pick up your order. It’s rare for international cards to be declined at in-store card terminals.

3. How to Get a Korean 010 Number — If you’re staying for more than a month, most verification issues will be resolved the moment you get a 010 number with a prepaid SIM card or eSIM.

A last resort and the surest way: packaging

If you just make sure to pack these items before you leave, you won't get lost once you're there.

• Unblocking Overseas Payments in the Credit Card Company's App (Checking Whether Online Payments in Korea Are Approved)

• Install the Baemin app and sign up with your email or social media account in advance

• Save the road address of your accommodation in a notepad

• If you use Alipay, WeChat Pay, or Apple Pay, check your card connection

Instead of wasting time struggling with an app that doesn't work, just use one that does—and your chicken will be delivered.