How to Get a T-money Card in Korea (2026): Where to Buy, Top Up, and the Seoul Climate Card
Hi, I'm Kim, a local living in Incheon. In my last post I talked about taking the airport train into Seoul, and I promised to explain transit cards next. So today, let's get you a card, put money on it, and figure out whether the Seoul Climate Card is worth it for your trip. T-money: the card almost every local uses T-money is a rechargeable transit card. You put money on it, then tap it on the reader when you get on a subway or bus. It is not a pass, so each ride simply takes the normal card fare from your balance. The nice part is that one card works on public transportation all over Korea, not just in Seoul. I use the same kind of card in Incheon, in Seoul, and when I visit other cities. According to the official tourism site, many taxis and some shops, vending machines and photo booths with the T-money logo also accept it. Source: VISITKOREA, Transportation Cards Where to buy a T-money card You can buy one at convenience stores across the country. The officia...