How to Buy a T-money Card as a Foreigner
CONNECT ON Inc. · How we verify · sources read SEP 12, 2026
Highlights
The short answer
Any foreign traveller can buy a standard T-money card at any Seoul subway ticket office without special paperwork: the card itself costs 2,500 KRW, before you add any travel credit on top. A teenager or child card is different, since it requires an ID card and online registration within 10 days of purchase, checked against the current Seoul Metro FAQ.
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Where do I buy a T-money card?
T-money transit cards can be bought at any Seoul subway ticket office
How much does the card cost?
₩2,500, separate from the travel credit you load onto it afterward.
Do I need my passport or any ID to buy one?
For a standard adult card, this page has no confirmed ID requirement. A teenager or child card is different: Buying a teenager or child transportation card requires an ID card, and the card must be registered online within 10 days of purchase
What if I want to use it on both the subway and buses?
A standard T-money card works on both without any separate registration, based on the same ticket-office purchase described above.
Questions people ask
Can I buy a T-money card at a convenience store instead of a subway station?
This page confirms subway ticket offices as a purchase point; it does not confirm convenience store availability specifically.
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