As of March 1, 2023, cash is no longer accepted on Korean city buses not even for tourists!
Here’s what you need to know to ride the bus or subway smoothly in Seoul and beyond. If you’re traveling in Seoul, a Tmoney card is your best companion for using buses, subways, and even taxis! Here’s everything you need to know about current fares, top-up, and refund tips.
Step 1: Get a T-money Card Or T-money App
Where to Get and Recharge Tmoney Cards
You can buy and top-up your Tmoney card easily at many places across Seoul.
โ๏ธ Buy & Top-up Locations
Convenience Stores: GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, MINISTOP, StoryWay, Emart24, 365PLUS
Subway Stations: Use ticket machines, portable reload machines, or visit information centers
Tmoney Town: Located at Seoul Station Exit #10, Seoul City Tower 1F
๐ณ You can top-up your card from โฉ1,000 to โฉ90,000, in โฉ1,000 increments. Maximum balance per card is โฉ500,000.
๐ฃ๏ธ “I want to get a T-money card.”
๐ณ It costs around 4,000–5,000 KRW (card only).
๐ก You can skip the card fee.
Download the app T-money Pay (works with NFC-enabled phones).
(Photo. T-money Pay)
2. Step 2: Recharge the Card
How to recharge the T-money Card?
At the convenience store counter or subway station
๐ฐ Recharge with 10,000–15,000 KRW to start.
โก๏ธ When the balance runs out, just top it up again!
๐ข Bonus Tip
T-money cards are also usable for!
๐๏ธ Some stores & vending machines
๐๏ธ Seoul city bikes (Seoul Bike "Ddareungi")
๐ง Some cafés or convenience stores
Of course Seoul subway Station!
How much is the fare?
๐ธ Fare Guide (Seoul Standard)
| Bus Type | T-money Fare |
| Blue/Green Bus (Main & Branch) – Adult | 1,500 won |
| - TEEN | 900 won |
| - CHILD | 550 won |
| City Express Bus (RED) | 3,000 won |
| - TEEN | 1,700 won |
| - CHILD- | 1,500 won |
| NIGHT Busd | 2,500 won |
| Village Bus (Small & Green) | 1,200 won |
How to Get a Refund T-money Card?
If you're leaving Korea or simply done using public transport
Visit a Tmoney sales or top-up location and request a refund.
Refunds are provided in cash (KRW), minus a service fee of โฉ500.
Note: The card cost is non-refundable.
โ ๏ธ Partial Refunds
Partial refunds (โฉ10,000 ~ โฉ50,000) are only available
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As of March 1, 2023, cash is no longer accepted on Korean city buses not even for tourists!
Here’s what you need to know to ride the bus or subway smoothly in Seoul and beyond. If you’re traveling in Seoul, a Tmoney card is your best companion for using buses, subways, and even taxis! Here’s everything you need to know about current fares, top-up, and refund tips.
Step 1: Get a T-money Card Or T-money App
Where to Get and Recharge Tmoney Cards
You can buy and top-up your Tmoney card easily at many places across Seoul.
โ๏ธ Buy & Top-up Locations
Convenience Stores: GS25, CU, 7-Eleven, MINISTOP, StoryWay, Emart24, 365PLUS
Subway Stations: Use ticket machines, portable reload machines, or visit information centers
Tmoney Town: Located at Seoul Station Exit #10, Seoul City Tower 1F
๐ณ You can top-up your card from โฉ1,000 to โฉ90,000, in โฉ1,000 increments. Maximum balance per card is โฉ500,000.
๐ฃ๏ธ “I want to get a T-money card.”
๐ณ It costs around 4,000–5,000 KRW (card only).
๐ก You can skip the card fee.
Download the app T-money Pay (works with NFC-enabled phones).
(Photo. T-money Pay)
2. Step 2: Recharge the Card
How to recharge the T-money Card?
At the convenience store counter or subway station
๐ฐ Recharge with 10,000–15,000 KRW to start.
โก๏ธ When the balance runs out, just top it up again!
๐ข Bonus Tip
T-money cards are also usable for!
๐๏ธ Some stores & vending machines
๐๏ธ Seoul city bikes (Seoul Bike "Ddareungi")
๐ง Some cafés or convenience stores
Of course Seoul subway Station!
How much is the fare?
๐ธ Fare Guide (Seoul Standard)
How to Get a Refund T-money Card?
If you're leaving Korea or simply done using public transport
Visit a Tmoney sales or top-up location and request a refund.
Refunds are provided in cash (KRW), minus a service fee of โฉ500.
Note: The card cost is non-refundable.
โ ๏ธ Partial Refunds
Partial refunds (โฉ10,000 ~ โฉ50,000) are only available
At Tmoney Town
At Tmoney Service Centers in some subway stations
→ Refunds will be given in units of โฉ10,000. (For plate-style Tmoney cards only.)
๐โ๏ธ Need help or still confused?
Ask in our Korea Travel Chat Room on Kakao or Send us a message by Chatbot!
Explore Tours, BOOK NOW!!