This guide explains how visitors can get and use a Tmoney card in Korea: where to buy one, how to add money to it, and where it works. It also covers the Mpass card for foreign visitors. Prices and rules can change, so check the official pages listed under Sources before you travel.
What is a Tmoney Card?
The Tmoney Card is a reloadable prepaid card for public transportation in Korea. It offers transfer discounts.
Where to Buy a Tmoney Card
General Tmoney Cards are sold at convenience stores nationwide, including GS25, CU, and 7-ELEVEN. They are also sold at Information Centers in Seoul subway stations on Lines 1 to 8. A general card costs 3,000 to 5,000 won.
Mpass Card (Foreigner-Exclusive)
The Mpass Card is a Tmoney card for foreign visitors. It allows up to 20 rides per day on subways and city buses in Seoul and on AREX, excluding express trains. Passes cost 15,000 won for 1 day, 23,000 won for 2 days, 30,500 won for 3 days, 47,500 won for 5 days, and 64,500 won for 7 days. You must pay in Korean won cash. The card is valid for 30 days from its issue date. Purchases after 17:00 can receive a 3,000 won discount. It also has the transportation card features of a Tmoney Card.
Mpass Cards are issued and returned at Tmoney Town near Seoul Station, Exit 10, at Seoul City Tower, 110 Huam-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul.
How to Recharge Your Tmoney Card
You can reload a Tmoney Card at convenience stores nationwide or at subway ticket vending machines. The maximum reload amount is 500,000 won.
Where You Can Use Your Tmoney Card
Accepted locations include:
- Public transportation and affiliated stores displaying the Tmoney logo
- Expressway toll gates
- Public phones
- F&B vending machines and unmanned photo booths in subway stations
Important Tips
- If you are under 18 and want a public transportation discount, register your date of birth when buying the card at a convenience store.
- Refunds over 50,000 won are available only at Tmoney Town near Seoul Station.
- You can reload an Mpass Card where Tmoney Cards are sold. You can use it to pay for taxis, express buses, intercity buses, and trains.
Further Information
The VisitKorea page links to Tmoney’s guide for more information.
