T-money in Korea: Subway, Bus, Transfers

T-money is Korea’s reloadable transit card (subway, bus, some taxis and stores).

Where to buy / top up

Convenience stores, station machines, ticket windows. Cash or card depending on the vendor.

Tap correctly

Tap in and out on the subway. On buses: tap in and out when required. Forgetting exit = max fare.

Transfers

Bus↔subway transfers within the time window cost less than a new trip. Keep using the same card.

Key vocabulary

Tip

In Seoul, also check the Climate Card if you’re staying a month and riding a lot.

Go further

Find these words in the Seonsaengnim dictionary and practice them in lessons / flashcards with native audio.