🚌 How to Use T-money Card in Seoul: A Complete Guide for Tourists

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Planning to explore Seoul’s charming neighborhoods like Bukchon, Ikseon-dong, or Seochon?
Then the T-money card is your best travel companion! This smart transportation card lets you ride subways, buses, and even shop in convenience stores — all with just a tap.


💳 What is a T-money Card?

T-money is a prepaid transportation card that can be used for:

  • 🚇 Subway & Metro Lines
  • 🚌 City and Intercity Buses
  • 🚖 Taxis (selected ones)
  • 🏪 Convenience stores (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven)
  • 🚶 Attractions and vending machines (in some areas)
Tapping a T-money card on the reader inside a Seoul bus for fare payment

💸 How to Recharge

  • Tap the card at subway recharge machines
  • Recharge at convenience stores(CU, GS25, 7-Eleven) – ask the cashier
  • Minimum recharge: ₩1,000
T-money cards available at GS25 convenience store in Seoul

✅ How to Use the Card

  • Subway: Tap the card when entering and exiting the gate
  • Bus: Tap when boarding and again when getting off
  • 🔄 This is required for free transfers!
  • 🛑 Important: Many buses in Seoul do not accept cash anymore, so having a transportation card like T-money is essential for tourists.

⏱️ Free transfers between subway & bus within 30 minutes!


🔄 Refunds & Validity

  • Refunds available at airport or selected stores (fee may apply)
  • Valid indefinitely — no expiration

🧭 T-money vs. Korea Tour Card vs. Cashbee

FeatureT-moneyKorea Tour CardCashbee
Transportation
Discounts for tourists
Usable at shops
App Integration

💡 Best for: Travelers staying more than 2 days in Seoul
➡️ Korea Tour Card is better if you want extra discounts for tourist spots.


💡 Travel Tips

  • 📌 Keep your card in an easy-access phone wallet
  • 📉 If you have less than ₩100 balance, recharge before the next ride
  • 📲 Combine with Naver Maps or Kakao Metro for best results

📥 Download T-money Guide as PDF

💡 Worried about buying a T-money card in Korea?
You can order it online in advance and simply pick it up at the airport upon arrival!
👉 Reserve your T-money card now on Klook
✈️ Easy pickup + ready to use on subways, buses, and more!

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