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Get a Transportation Card in Korea

Get a T-money or Cashbee card to use on buses, subway, and taxis across all of Korea. Available at any convenience store.

Easy⏱ 10 minutes

πŸ“‹ What You Need

  • β€’Cash for purchase and initial charging (β‚©5,000–₩15,000 recommended)

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Buy a T-money card

Purchase at GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, or Emart24. Cost: β‚©3,000–₩5,000.

  • πŸ’‘Also available at subway station vending machines
  • πŸ’‘Special character/design cards available online
2

Charge money onto the card

Add credit at any convenience store counter or subway station charging machine. Minimum β‚©1,000.

3

Tap on and tap off

Tap card on orange/yellow readers when boarding. For buses, also tap when exiting (distance-based fares).

πŸ’‘ Insider Tips

  • β†’T-money works on all public transit nationwide
  • β†’You can also use Apple Pay and Samsung Pay on most transit systems
  • β†’Student discount available (register with student ID at subway stations)
  • β†’Check balance at any convenience store scanner
  • β†’Unused balance is refundable minus β‚©500 fee at designated locations
  • β†’Link T-money to a bank account for auto top-up
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