T-Money Travel Card Information (Differences from T-Money, T-Money Travel Card Plus)

Hello! I’m Guide H.

I recently visited Incheon Airport after a long time.

I discovered a card at a convenience store that I hadn’t seen before.

It’s called ‘T-Money Travel Card’

There are already many cards for foreigners, which can be confusing, and it seems like another new one has appeared.

However, after researching, I found that it could be a good benefit for some travelers.

Let’s learn about the T-Money Travel Card.

T-Money VS T-Money Travel Card

If you’re traveling to Korea, you’re probably familiar with T-Money cards.

T-Money offers discounts when boarding and transferring on public transportation.

Most importantly, there are cases where cash is not accepted, so it’s often essential.

So, what is a T-Money Travel Card?

This card is exclusively for foreigners and provides T-Money functionality plus the ability to receive discounts at affiliated merchants.

Simply put, think of it as T-Money + an affiliated merchant discount card.

Affiliated Merchants with T-Money Travel Card

Before purchasing this card, you should check what discount benefits you can receive.

The photo above shows a partial list of affiliated merchants.

There are coupons available at Doota Mall and discount benefits at Lotte World Aquarium.

For more details, visit the link below and click the ‘Affiliated merchants’ button.

View Full List of Affiliated Merchants

Which is Better: T-Money Travel Card or T-Money?

Many people wonder which to choose between T-Money Travel Card and regular T-Money card. To put it simply, you should choose based on your travel style and needs.

T-Money Travel Card is exclusively for foreigners and offers basic T-Money transportation card functionality plus various discount benefits and coupons at affiliated merchants. If you plan to visit many major tourist attractions (e.g., Doota Mall, theme parks, tourist spots) and make good use of these benefits, the Travel Card may be more advantageous. The price is 4,000 KRW.

T-Money card focuses on the core transportation card functionality. It’s widely usable and convenient for public transportation (subway, buses, some taxis) without additional benefits. If you already have other discount cards or coupons, or simply want to use transportation conveniently, choosing a regular T-Money card is hassle-free.

However, considering that regular T-Money cards cost 3,000 KRW and up to 5,000 KRW depending on the design, the price difference isn’t significant, so purchasing a T-Money Travel Card is also a good option.

What is T-Money Travel Card Plus (TTC+)?

When you see T-Money Travel Card, you may notice cards with "Plus" attached.

T-Money Travel Card Plus (TTC+) is a new product launched in November 2025, combining the prepaid IC card ‘Wowpass’ with T-Money ‘Travel Card’. Think of it as an all-in-one card that enables transportation card, currency exchange, and IC payment all in one card.

How to Use T-Money Travel Card Plus

T-Money Travel Card Plus can be registered by scanning the QR code on the back of the card using the dedicated application (Wowpass app). Alternatively, you can register the card and recharge the balance at over 360 kiosks installed at major hotels, subway stations, and convenience stores nationwide.

For transportation card balance recharging, it can also be done directly within the application, solving the inconvenience for foreign tourists who don’t carry cash.

T-Money Travel Card Plus Benefits

T-Money Travel Card Plus offers various benefits provided by Wowpass.

• Up to 5% cashback when purchasing mobile gift certificates through the Wowpass application: Olive Young, Daiso, CU, GS25 convenience stores, etc.
• 10% discount on N Seoul Tower admission tickets
• 30% discount on Everland day passes

Where to Buy T-Money Travel Card Plus and Price

T-Money Travel Card Plus can be purchased at convenience stores nationwide: GS25, CU, E-Mart24, Storyway, and 7-Eleven, with a recommended retail price of 6,000 KRW.

Which Card Should You Choose?

• Regular T-Money Card (3,000~5,000 KRW): If you only need transportation card functionality
• T-Money Travel Card (4,000 KRW): If you need transportation card + affiliated merchant discount benefits
• T-Money Travel Card Plus (6,000 KRW): If you need transportation card + currency exchange + IC payment + various cashback/discount benefits all in one

If you plan to do a lot of shopping or visit tourist attractions during your trip and want to handle currency exchange and IC payments all at once, T-Money Travel Card Plus may be the most convenient option.

For more details, please refer to the T-Money Card & Pay website.

Conclusion

In this article, we’ve organized the features, differences, and selection guide for T-Money Travel Card, regular T-Money card, and T-Money Travel Card Plus (TTC+).

To summarize:

• If you only want to use transportation conveniently, choose regular T-Money card
• If you want basic transportation functionality plus discount coupons for tourist attractions/shopping, choose T-Money Travel Card
• If you want to handle transportation/shopping/currency exchange/IC payments all at once, we recommend T-Money Travel Card Plus (TTC+)

By comparing and choosing based on your travel schedule, budget, places to visit, and necessary functions, you’ll have a more convenient and economical trip to Korea!

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment or email. Have a safe and enjoyable trip :)