How to Use

The WOWPASS balance can be used for card payments at any offline merchant in Korea that accepts local credit/debit card payment, even at stores that do not accept international credit cards. Payments can be made by inserting the card's IC chip.

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Pay at General Stores

INSERT the card into the merchant's card reader to pay.

The Tmoney transportation balance is accepted on all subways, buses, and other forms of public transportation in Korea. With the Tmoney feature integrated into WOWPASS, there's no need to pay for single-journey subway tickets or purchase a separate transportation card.

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Pay for Public Transportation

TAP the card on the subway/bus card terminals to pay.

  • In Korea, the most preferred method of payment is debit/credit cards over cash.
  • The Tmoney balance needs to be topped up separately from WOWPASS balance.