🇰🇷 Transportation Card Guide for Travelers in Korea
✅ Why do foreigners use the T-money card?
ReasonDescription
| Convenient | Usable on subways, city and express buses, and even some taxis nationwide |
| Rechargeable | Easily reload at convenience stores or subway stations |
| Transfer Discounts | Save money when transferring between subway and bus |
| Tourist-Friendly | Cards like the Korea Tour Card are T-money based and offer extra travel perks |
🏪 Where to buy a T-money card?
- ✈️ Airports (Incheon, Gimpo): Available at AREX (Airport Railroad) stations
- 🚇 Subway Stations: Ticket counters or vending machines
- 🏪 Convenience Stores: GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, etc. throughout Korea
💡 Card cost: ₩2,500–₩4,000 (Top-up not included)
✨ Special Transportation Cards for Tourists
Card NameFeatures
| Korea Tour Card | Includes T-money function + discount coupons for tourist attractions and shopping |
| NAMANE Card | Fully customizable card design + T-money and payment function |
| Seoul City Pass | Unlimited subway rides for a set period + discounts on top attractions (ideal for short-term tourists) |
📱 Can I use a mobile transportation card?
- Samsung Pay / Apple Pay: T-money function not officially supported
- T-money Pay App: Some QR payments available (limited coverage)
- Alien Registration Card required for foreign residents to use mobile T-money
📌 Tip: For short-term visitors, using a physical card is more convenient.