How to Use the T-money Card – Easy Guide for Travelers

How to Use the T-money Card – Easy Guide for Travelers

The T-money card is a smart card for public transport in Korea.

You can use it on buses, subways, airport trains, taxis, and even in stores.

Whether you're riding a subway, catching a bus, or shopping, 

the T-money card makes travel easier.

Let’s learn how to use it, step by step!

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Step 1: What is a T-money Card?

A transportation card you can use in Korea

Works on:

Bus

Subway

AREX airport train

Taxis

Convenience stores (like GS25, CU)

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Step 2: Where Can I Buy It?

At any convenience store in the airport (GS25, CU, 7-Eleven)

At a subway station machine

Ask a staff person at the station

The card price is about 2,500 to 4,000 won

(You must charge it with money after buying)

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Step 3: How to Charge It

Use a charging machine in subway stations

Or ask at the convenience store counter

Usually, you need to use cash, but some stores accept cards too

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Step 4: How to Use It

Bus: Tap the card when you get on and get off

Subway: Tap the card at the gate when entering

Taxi: Say “T-money” to the driver and tap at the reader

Stores: Just tap at the counter to pay

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Step 5: Can Foreigners Use It?

Yes! No ID or passport needed

Anyone can buy and use it

You can use it anywhere in Korea

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Extra Tips

Transfer discounts!

Bus → subway → bus = cheaper fare

If your card doesn’t work, it may have low balance

(Look for a red light or “beep!” sound)

You can get a refund before leaving Korea

(at airport convenience stores)

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Now you’re ready to travel around Korea with just one card!

Easy, fast, and super convenient.

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