What's A T-Money?

Since we will be traveling in whole new place, wouldn’t it be more convenient if we would be able to do that hassle free? That is why I had to research on a convenient way of getting around Seoul. Just like Singapore; South Korea boasts of extensive network of trains and buses, which has actually helped its tourism to grow over the years. And the best way to this without being burdened by the time-to-time buying of one way tickets is by the use of T-Money Cards. T-Money in Korea is a smart card or device that is rechargeable. The T-Money card was implemented in July 2004 to ease the traffic flow at ticket gates in Seoul and other cities. T Money can be used to pay transportation fees or even make purchases in stores.

T-money Mpass is the periodic public transportation ticket issued for foreigners only so foreign visitors can travel Republic of Korea more easily.

The foreigners who received the issued T-money Mpass can use subway line No. 1-9 of Seoul, Incheon subway and airport railroad maximum 20 times a day and use franchisers of T-money, bus and taxi if charges the pass too.

Rental Prices

1 day	10,000 won
2 days	18,000 won (10% discount)
3 days	25,500 won (15% discount)
5 days	42,500 won (15% discount)
7 days	59,500 won (15% discount)

T-money Mpass is issued on the arrival floor at the Incheon airport, you can find application forms at the main information desk; fill it out and the T-money Mpass will be issued. The service operates from 7 AM to 10 PM.

How to Top Up Your T-money Mpass with Cash:

The main information desk on the arrival floor at the Incheon Airport, T-money affiliated Stores (GS25, Family Mart, Seven Eleven, Buy The Way, Mini Stop, and Kiosks); charge machines at subway stations offer a convenient way of topping your T-money Mpass with cash. The charging is incremental by 1,000 won unit; up to 90,000 won can be charged at one time, for a maximum of 500,000 won. If you top up your T-money Mpass with cash, T-money Mpass can be used just like cash at T-money affiliated stores or in cabs with T-Money Logo.

Discount Benefits:

Special discounts are offered at more than 6,000 affiliates throughout the nation, including tourist attractions, amusement parks, restaurants, accommodations, shopping areas, performing arts theaters, and more.

·         Transportation:

SUBWAY:

Metropolitan lines 1-9, New Airport Railway, and Light Electric Railway

BUS:

Seoul, Gyunggi, Incheon City Bus, Rural Bus, and Inter-City Bus

Cheonan, Asan, Pohang, Tongyoung, Andong, and Geoje City/ Rural Bus

City Tour Bus (T-money users are eligible for a 5% discount)

TAXI:

 Inner Seoul City Taxi (only available from taxies with a card indicator)

·         Sightseeing & Entertainment:

At the main information desk on the arrival floor at the Incheon Airport, you can buy a T-money Mpass that includes tour attraction tickets. This will provide you with an easier way to explore Korea.

Seoul Museum of Art, Kyeongbok Palace, Changduk Palace, Changkyung Palace, Duksu Palace, and Jongmyo (Free)

N SEOUL TOWER, Chongdong Theater, Lotte World, For Season House, Sachoom Dance Musical, Myungdong Haemultang Uhmunijip,  Myungdong Hanjeungmak,  Myundong Mud, National Museum of Korea, 63 City

Book Store:

 Kyobo Bookstore (Gwanghwamun, Mokdong, Jamsil, Ewha University, Sukmyung University branches)

Shopping, Coffee and Bakery, Fast-food:

Lotte Duty Free, Lotte Mart, 7-Eleven, Lotte Super, Lotte Department Store, McDonalds, Lotteria, Angel-in-us, Mister Donut, Crown Bakery

Self-Service Machine:

Easy Locker: Self Service Locker Fee at Seoul Metropolitan Subway Line No. 1-4

Drink, Snack, and Book Vending Machine which is installed at major subway stations such as Seoul and City Hall Stations

KTL Public Phone

Refund and Replacement:

After usage, if you return your T-money Mpass, the guarantee fee and other money unused on your pass will be refunded to you although transaction fee of 500 won will be deducted.

Malfunctioning Cards will be refunded for all the unused amount plus the guarantee fee will be returned too.

Refund place will be at the main tourist information office on the arrival floor at the Incheon Airport.

So there you go, surely we will enjoy touring around Seoul when we get there. I just love the feeling of tapping the card on the sensors when I get into and out of the subway and on buses too. Just can’t wait to buy my very own T-Money card; but will still have to save for it. We will be staying for two weeks, so it will be a 14 days worth of T-Money Mpass. 

See you there!