Learn how to purchase, use, and top up Tmoney, a widely used payment method for public transportation in Korea. With Tmoney, you can not only pay for your commute, but also make purchases at convenience stores, supermarkets, and more. Find out where to buy Tmoney, how to top it up, and how to use it with our step-by-step guide.
The Korea Tour Card, an exclusive card just for foreign tourists, allows you to use public transportation more conveniently, including the subway, bus and taxi. This card provides discount benefits for a variety of tourist spots, including shopping centers, restaurants, and theaters. Don’t miss out on this must-have item for your trip in Korea.
2. Tmoney card user guide
Korea tour card is a pre-paid transit card that offers various benefits for foreign tourists. Check the special benefits for tourists at www.koreatourcard.kr
2.1 Usage
Tmoney can be used on public transportation(bus, subway, taxi, airport express bus, express bus) and Tmoney affiliated stores.
2.2 Top-up
Available at major convenience stores and subway station.
3. How to top-up/refund the Korea Tour card(Include Tmoney)
3.1 Top-up
Present your card and cash(in Korean won) for top-up in Tmoney sales locations. You can top-up the card in the unit of KRW 1,000, in the range of KRW 1,000 to KRW 90,000. The amount of money deposited in Tmoney may not exceed KRW 500,000.
3.2 Refund
Present your Tmoney card and inform the staff how much you want to refund in Tmoney card sales Top-up locations. The refund will be given to you in cash in Korean won along with card.
– Refund does not include the cost of card.
– The service fee of KRW 500 will be charged.
– Partial refund is not possible. Only entire refund allowed.
4 Where to top-up/refund the Korea Tour Card (Tmoney)
4.1 Convenience stores
– GS25, 7-Eleven, MINISTOP, Story Way, Emart 24
4.2 Subway stations(Top-up Only)
– Top-up machine including One-time ticket issuer, Tmoney vending machine, portable reload machine.
– Information Center
4.3 Others
Tmoney Town(Seoul Stn Exit #10, Seoul City Tower 1F)
5. How to use the Korea Tour Card (Tmoney)
Place your card in front of sensor for a moment(sensing takes about 0.5 second).
5.1 Discount
If you use public transportation with your Tmoney card, you can get a discount of KRW 100 or more for each ride.
– Children or youth card users can enjoy the discounted fare if they register their card with their date of birth in convenience stores, by presenting their Tmoney and ID Card (i.e. passport, certificates of alien registration).
– Adults using children or youth cards will be subject to a fine worth 30 times that of the base fare.
5.2 Transfer discount
Tmoney card holders can enjoy up to four discounts a day, if they transfer within a transfer time limit of 30 minutes (up to 1hour from 9pm to 7am next day).
– The discount is applicable to transfer from subway to bus & vice versa, and between one bus to another. (excluding buses running along the same route)
6. Conclusion
Tmoney is one of the most commonly used payment methods for public transportation in Korea. It is very easy to purchase and use Tmoney. You can buy it at various places such as convenience stores, subway stations, and bus stops, and it can be easily topped up.
Using Tmoney allows you to make payments at various places, not just for public transportation. When using Tmoney, make sure to check your balance and top up when necessary. If you lose or have your Tmoney stolen, you should report it on the Tmoney website.
Tmoney is a very useful payment method for living in Korea. We encourage you to actively use Tmoney to enjoy a convenient life.
7. FAQ’s
Q: What are some things to be careful of when using Tmoney?
A: Make sure to check your balance when using Tmoney. If your balance is low, you will need to top up.
Q: What should you do if you lose or have your Tmoney stolen?
A: You should report the loss or theft of your Tmoney on the Tmoney website.
Q: Can you only use cash to top up Tmoney?
A: You can use a credit card or debit card to top up Tmoney through a mobile app.
Q: Where can you use Tmoney?
A: You can use Tmoney at various places such as public transportation, convenience stores, supermarkets, and cafes
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