Buy a card
Look for a prepaid card such as T-money at a convenience store or subway sales point.
Start using a Korean transit card
The simplest first option, plus the current change to Seoul’s monthly pass.
The simplest option
The simplest option is a prepaid transit card from a convenience store or subway station. You do not need an ARC. The card price and travel balance are separate; top up at a convenience store or station machine. Tap both when boarding and getting off so transfer discounts are applied correctly.
From purchase to travel
Add travel balance
The card price and travel balance are separate. Top up at a convenience store or station machine.
Tap in and out
Tap when boarding and getting off so transfer discounts are applied correctly.