FINALLY an update on whether or not the Climate Card Tourist Pass is reusable - the ANSWER is YES! ① 30-day pass - Before expiration of the usage period: You cannot select the usage start date or change the type of card (Automatically extended to the expiration date + 30 days; whether the Seoul public bike [Ttareungi] is included cannot be changed) (Reloading the card before expiration is available from 5 days before the expiration date to the date of expiration. However, reloading before expiration is not available between 12:00 AM and 04:00 AM.) - After expiration of the usage period: You can select the start date and card type at the same time as when you reload funds. ② Short-term pass - Reloading the card is possible only after expiration of the usage period. pay.tmoney.co.kr/ncs/pct/ugd/ReadClmtAcmpCardFrgnGd.dev
Thanks for the super contents of yours ☺️ I was in April in Seoul for a month. There was Climate Card already "on probation" period from 27th January. I used that. There are some exceptions, where you can't use it (for example not from Airport to Seoul, and some internal trains Seoul. There are the names in the regulation), but it was super easy to travel with. And I did not need to bother myself, how expensive it will be. There was just the month card. Ideal for me 😎 For every other transportation I had the T-Money card, and a T-Money card within my WowPass Recommend to everybody the Climate Card Even locals were changin T-Money card for this within Seoul. Gives soooo much freedom 🎉😊
love the info! definitely has limitations BUT depending on what one plans to do during the trip will still be cheaper than getting a traditional T Money pass, you'll just have to get other tickets for areas not covered =)
@@PhatLifeProject , just very little limitations. I loved it absolutely. Just very rarely had route opportunity, that would have needed exceptions. But even then there were also ways suggested, that were easily used by Climate Card. In my country the month card and short term unlimited card is for longer time. At least in the capital city. Was glad to experienced it in Seoul too 🫰
We wanted to buy the youth card, but when we clicked on Youth it said we needed to register on the Tmoney app. But to register they need a phone number... not tourist friendly. We had a phone number but only for mobile data so we couldn't confirm via text message that it was a valid number... not toursist friendly. Decided to buy 2 adult cards. Turns out you need the app to rent a bike even tho we gave more money to rent a bike. We'll go to a tourist center for this. Unbelievably user-unfriendly At least it is cheaper for the subway, so it's not lost money.
I think the issue with the climate card is that it really limits your stay to the inner circle of Seoul. which is fine if you are only there for a few days. but if you want to go hiking for example or go to Suwon or anywhere outside of Seoul, you cannot use this card anymore. Even within Seoul you really need to pay attention where you get on and off, because if the destination station is outside of the climate pass circle, you have to pay and additional fee... and it's a whole long list of stations that constitute the border of the usage pass, you need to keep it with you and make sure on the map that you are not crossing it over. and you cannot use it on Sinbundang either.
i get it - though it still is a cheaper alternative thank tmoney if you plan to spend at least a few days in Seoul The money saved can be used for your travels outside of Seoul =)
@@PhatLifeProject Just want to clarify: can a foreign tourist buy the Climate Card at the Customer Safety Centers in the subway stations in Line 1 - 8? Or just at the Tourist Information Centers? I read from the official website that foreign tourists are to purchase the Climate Card at the Tourist Info Centers only. It's confusing. Also, is the Climate Card rechargeable? We plan to stay for 9 days so we will purchase the 7-day pass initially.
@@PhatLifeProject thinking maybe end of this year at this stage, so might as well do preparation in the meantime! What other travel content can we expect from you as well?
Thank you for this amazing video very informative🙌👍🏻🥰 + Can you please make a video about jeju free pass and jeju all pass and how we can use it and where to buy it❤️😺
First of all thanks for the video! I was very confused after watched the video. We'll be staying in Seoul for 3 days. After watching your video, we decided to buy climate card but it doesn't sell at the Incheon Airport right? What do you suggest us for transportation from Incheon Airport to Seoul center? Should we buy one way AREX train ticket or buy a tmoney card and paid with it. After we arrive at Seoul, buy climate cards? Thanks.
The climate card does not cover arex or transport outside of Seoul, definitely get an arex ticket as that is the cheapest option - once you’re in Seoul hunt down the climate card the locations listed in the video :)
But it needs t money app to register... and when I open t money app it asks to be made the main payment app for the phone. Which obviously doesn't suit me. Any way around it?
Does the discover Seoul pass cover unlimited use of the subway and buses or do I have to top it up for using public transportation? From the website, it seems like only the yellow ballon buses are included along with the airport ride
Great video! Question, the DSP doesn't include free bus/train within Seoul, correct? For this reason, do you recommend the Climate Card as well to get around Seoul and use the DSP for attractions? Thanks!!!
Tks so much for the info. Would appreciate if you could advise valuable info on which is a good area to stay ie within walking distance to local eateries and nightlife. Any recommendations for 3 star hotels. Tks much...
yes you can withdraw in KRW via the WOWPass kiosks which you can find at ANY subway station ((or use the wowpass locator) max Withdrawal 100,000 KRW with a 1000 KRW withdrawal fee I also did a full WOWpass video coverage here - ruclips.net/video/9J0BPyAGZOY/видео.htmlsi=Fr9tII0Z0ki3f2Rw in case you need more info, enjoy Seoul!
Question for you. When I read the User Guide for Climate card, it states that it only covers the base fare of 1500 won. Is that true? I don't know if there are any trips within Seoul that will be above 1500 won, but if there is, it won't cover it?
FINALLY an update on whether or not the Climate Card Tourist Pass is reusable - the ANSWER is YES!
① 30-day pass
- Before expiration of the usage period: You cannot select the usage start date or change the type of card (Automatically extended to the expiration date + 30 days; whether the Seoul public bike [Ttareungi] is included cannot be changed)
(Reloading the card before expiration is available from 5 days before the expiration date to the date of expiration. However, reloading before expiration is not available between 12:00 AM and 04:00 AM.)
- After expiration of the usage period: You can select the start date and card type at the same time as when you reload funds.
② Short-term pass
- Reloading the card is possible only after expiration of the usage period.
pay.tmoney.co.kr/ncs/pct/ugd/ReadClmtAcmpCardFrgnGd.dev
Thanks for the super contents of yours ☺️
I was in April in Seoul for a month. There was Climate Card already "on probation" period from 27th January. I used that. There are some exceptions, where you can't use it (for example not from Airport to Seoul, and some internal trains Seoul. There are the names in the regulation), but it was super easy to travel with. And I did not need to bother myself, how expensive it will be. There was just the month card. Ideal for me 😎
For every other transportation I had the T-Money card, and a T-Money card within my WowPass
Recommend to everybody the Climate Card
Even locals were changin T-Money card for this within Seoul. Gives soooo much freedom 🎉😊
love the info! definitely has limitations BUT depending on what one plans to do during the trip will still be cheaper than getting a traditional T Money pass, you'll just have to get other tickets for areas not covered =)
@@PhatLifeProject , just very little limitations. I loved it absolutely. Just very rarely had route opportunity, that would have needed exceptions. But even then there were also ways suggested, that were easily used by Climate Card. In my country the month card and short term unlimited card is for longer time. At least in the capital city. Was glad to experienced it in Seoul too 🫰
Thank you so much. This was very helpful, especially because I'm going to visit Seoul spontaneously on the 16th of September. 😅
You are quite welcome! 🤗
We wanted to buy the youth card, but when we clicked on Youth it said we needed to register on the Tmoney app. But to register they need a phone number... not tourist friendly.
We had a phone number but only for mobile data so we couldn't confirm via text message that it was a valid number... not toursist friendly.
Decided to buy 2 adult cards.
Turns out you need the app to rent a bike even tho we gave more money to rent a bike.
We'll go to a tourist center for this. Unbelievably user-unfriendly
At least it is cheaper for the subway, so it's not lost money.
This video was so incredibly helpful! It covered everything we were worried about / wondering about. Thank you so much!!!
You are quite welcome 🤗
Well done!! Thanks for sharing!! I'm planning my visit to Seoul and Tokyo by 25/04 and this video was very usefull. from SaoPaulo/Brazil.
You are quite welcome😊 enjoy your trip to Seoul !
This was extremely helpful! Thank you! Traveling to SK in 3 weeks!😊
Glad it was helpful! thats what it is for =) enjoy seoul!
I think the issue with the climate card is that it really limits your stay to the inner circle of Seoul. which is fine if you are only there for a few days. but if you want to go hiking for example or go to Suwon or anywhere outside of Seoul, you cannot use this card anymore. Even within Seoul you really need to pay attention where you get on and off, because if the destination station is outside of the climate pass circle, you have to pay and additional fee... and it's a whole long list of stations that constitute the border of the usage pass, you need to keep it with you and make sure on the map that you are not crossing it over. and you cannot use it on Sinbundang either.
i get it - though it still is a cheaper alternative thank tmoney if you plan to spend at least a few days in Seoul
The money saved can be used for your travels outside of Seoul =)
Very helpful and informative for people like us who are planning to visit Korea. Big thanks!
You are very welcome
@@PhatLifeProject Just want to clarify: can a foreign tourist buy the Climate
Card at the Customer Safety Centers in the subway stations in Line 1 - 8? Or just at the Tourist Information Centers? I read from the official website that foreign tourists are to purchase the Climate Card at the Tourist Info Centers only. It's confusing. Also, is the Climate Card rechargeable? We plan to stay for 9 days so we will purchase the 7-day pass initially.
Another useful and informative video! Cheers for the research insights Steve! 😊
Glad it was helpful! Headed to Seoul soon?
@@PhatLifeProject thinking maybe end of this year at this stage, so might as well do preparation in the meantime! What other travel content can we expect from you as well?
Thank U for the explanation.
Glad it was helpful! enjoy Seoul 😊
🇰🇷 coming @@PhatLifeProject
Thank you for this amazing video very informative🙌👍🏻🥰 + Can you please make a video about jeju free pass and jeju all pass and how we can use it and where to buy it❤️😺
Good content idea 💡 will research
Thank you I just picked mine up I landed today
AMAZING =)
Thank you it’s very informative 😊
You’re welcome 😊 im glad it is helpful!
First of all thanks for the video! I was very confused after watched the video. We'll be staying in Seoul for 3 days. After watching your video, we decided to buy climate card but it doesn't sell at the Incheon Airport right? What do you suggest us for transportation from Incheon Airport to Seoul center? Should we buy one way AREX train ticket or buy a tmoney card and paid with it. After we arrive at Seoul, buy climate cards? Thanks.
The climate card does not cover arex or transport outside of Seoul, definitely get an arex ticket as that is the cheapest option - once you’re in Seoul hunt down the climate card the locations listed in the video :)
Kinda sad, that there is no english version of the app.. so you have to buy the physical card. Nice video :)
unfortunately not =( you dont need the app to use the climate card though =)
and thank you =)
But it needs t money app to register... and when I open t money app it asks to be made the main payment app for the phone. Which obviously doesn't suit me. Any way around it?
Thanks a lot. Very informative. ❤
You are very welcome 😊
Does the discover Seoul pass cover unlimited use of the subway and buses or do I have to top it up for using public transportation? From the website, it seems like only the yellow ballon buses are included along with the airport ride
Great video!
Question, the DSP doesn't include free bus/train within Seoul, correct? For this reason, do you recommend the Climate Card as well to get around Seoul and use the DSP for attractions? Thanks!!!
you got it, thats correct!
Please help me , how to use Seoul cycle by climate card
How to register climate card I t money go app
Tks so much for the info. Would appreciate if you could advise valuable info on which is a good area to stay ie within walking distance to local eateries and nightlife. Any recommendations for 3 star hotels. Tks much...
Very useful videos! I have a question, can you withdrow money on the atm's from the wow pass card?
yes you can withdraw in KRW via the WOWPass kiosks which you can find at ANY subway station ((or use the wowpass locator) max Withdrawal 100,000 KRW with a 1000 KRW withdrawal fee
I also did a full WOWpass video coverage here - ruclips.net/video/9J0BPyAGZOY/видео.htmlsi=Fr9tII0Z0ki3f2Rw in case you need more info, enjoy Seoul!
Can you give suggestions to buy kids electronic toys cheap and best than India ...
Is it possible 😢
tats another video for another time =) what toys specifically?
Question: If I have a family of 4, would I need to purchase multiple passes or would 1 card cover all 4 of us?
definite no card sharing, one card per person =)
Hey tmoney card price is 4000 krw .End day of my trip tmoney card is refundable or not i.e 4000 krw thank you
yes refundable
Does this include KTX and train railway or what would be the best card for this
Doesn’t include KTX, you may choose to purchase that separately or get a wowpass- check out my Korea travel pass comparison video for more details
How long this option last? I will be traveling in October
It’s looking to be pretty permanent
What card do you recommend if you are going to be staying in Korea for two to three years?
Climate card :)
@@PhatLifeProject Thank you!
Question for you. When I read the User Guide for Climate card, it states that it only covers the base fare of 1500 won.
Is that true? I don't know if there are any trips within Seoul that will be above 1500 won, but if there is, it won't cover it?
yup that makes sense as fares in Seoul start from 1500 WON, my understanding is that so long you are travelling within Seoul you are covered
Hi need to check within Seoul, if would to go to Suwon can i use the climate card
@@weeweifun2497 any transport WITHIN Seoul is covered