You paid for the same service.
The price looked familiar.
But the currency did not.
One charge appeared in KRW.
Another appeared in USD.
Both came from the same provider.
This often confuses users.
Why Currency Units Can Differ for the Same Service
- Different billing entities handle regional payments
- App store vs direct website payment processing
- Local payment gateways vs international processors
- Currency localization settings inside the platform
The service is the same.
The payment infrastructure is not.
Platform vs Store Billing Differences
- Website payments may bill in USD
- App store payments often convert to local currency
- Regional tax handling changes currency display
- Store exchange policies affect listed price
This creates the illusion of inconsistent pricing.
Does This Mean You Were Charged More?
- Not necessarily
- Exchange rates normalize the amount
- Currency display does not equal price difference
- Final settlement determines the real charge
Currency format alone does not indicate overbilling.
How to Verify the Actual Amount Paid
- Check your card settlement amount
- Review exchange rate applied
- Compare invoices from both channels
- Confirm tax and fee inclusion
Currency display differences are usually structural — not billing errors.