Can you pay with card on Seoul Subway?

Subway ticketing options There are two primary ways to pay for your train ticket – by cash or the T-Money Card.



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Diversification of payment options creates additional convenience for users. In Seoul, you can use regular contactless-enabled bank cards, rechargeable T-money public transport cards, and single-use tickets to pay for your rides.

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There are two primary ways to pay for your train ticket – by cash or the T-Money Card.
  1. “Cash” means you'll need to purchase single-journey tickets for every train ride that you take. ...
  2. PLUS: the T-Money Card can also be used for other transportation services, such as buses and cabs. ...
  3. Here's how to reload your card:


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Reserve a ride with Uber in advance in Seoul Complete your plans today by reserving a ride with Uber in Seoul. Request a ride up to 30 days in advance, at any time and on any day of the year. Date format is yyyy/MM/dd. Press the down arrow or enter key to interact with the calendar and select a date.

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Credit cards, debit cards, and cash are all accepted without issue in South Korea, with cash becoming less common. According to the Bank of Korea, only about 20% of financial transactions in Korea are made with cash.

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I can't speak to Jeju, but cards are widely accepted in Seoul and Busan. You shouldn't need more than $200 USD equivalent in cash. You won't even spend it all to be honest unless you are constantly eating street food and doing a lot of flea market shopping.

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Seoul residents use cards known as Multiple Journey Transportation Cards (or T-money cards) to pay for subway rides, with fares starting at 1,350 won (about $1.20) for the first 10 kilometers of travel. T-money cards cost 2,500 ($2.24) won for the card; fares for 10 kilometers traveled cost 1,250 won ($1.12).

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The Subway Korea app provides the fastest and most accurate subway station timetable among all the public transit and subway map apps, just like the official subway timetable of the SMRT (Seoul Metro Rapid Transit).

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How much money do I need in South Korea per day? Many travelers allocate around $100 per day for a comfortable travel experience. However, South Korea has a wide range of options for budget travelers, so it is absolutely possible to spend less than this amount.

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