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BC Card
BC Card was established in 1983 and operates today as a majority-owned subsidiary of KT Corporation. Its core activities center on credit-card issuance,...
BC Card
BC Card was established in 1983 and operates today as a majority-owned subsidiary of KT Corporation. Its core activities center on credit-card issuance, payments processing, and network management for partner banks including Woori Bank, NH Nonghyup Bank, and KB Kookmin Card. The firm allocates capital through the BC-VP Strategic Investment Fund No.1 and has launched a stablecoin pilot program. It maintains commercial real-estate holdings that include its Seocho headquarters and the Incheon Center. Geographic reach remains concentrated in South Korea with participation in EMVCo and PCI Security Standards Council working groups. No public headcount or AUM figures are disclosed. Adjacent vehicles include the BC Card Love Sharing foundation and the KT Group Hope Sharing Foundation. No operational events from the last 24 months appear in available records. Ownership by KT Corporation creates a direct link between BC Card's payments cash flows and the parent's telecommunications infrastructure, shaping deployment decisions around network-adjacent opportunities rather than third-party fund commitments.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1983
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
275, Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Additional offices
Incheon Center, Bupyeong-Dong, Incheon, South Korea
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who owns BC Card?
KT Corporation holds a 69.5 percent stake. Woori Bank, NH Nonghyup Bank, and KB Kookmin Card are additional shareholders and network participants.
What investment vehicles does BC Card use?
The firm operates the BC-VP Strategic Investment Fund No.1 and has run a stablecoin pilot program. No external fund commitments or co-investment activity is disclosed.
Where does BC Card deploy capital geographically?
Activity centers on South Korea. The firm maintains offices in Seoul and Incheon with no reported investments outside the country.
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