Korea Transportation (Metro) Card Guide

 

How to Buy and Use a Transportation (Metro) Card in Korea

1. Where to Buy

• Major convenience stores such as GS25, CU, and 7-Eleven
• Subway station ticket offices or vending machines

2. How to Load Money

• At convenience stores (cash only)
• At subway station ticket vending machines or ticket offices (cash only)

3. How to Use

• Tap your card on the reader when entering and exiting buses or subways

4. Type of Cards

• T-money: Widely used and accepted at most convenience stores and for public transportation. 
• Cashbee: Another popular option, also widely accepted for public transport.