If you're planning a trip to Korea and using an iPhone, here's some exciting news: Apple Pay now supports T-money, Korea’s go-to transportation card! That means you can simply tap your iPhone or Apple Watch to ride the subway, buses, and even make purchases at convenience stores—no need to carry a separate T-money card.

Previously, only Samsung and Android users could use their phones to pay for transportation with T-money. But as of early 2025, Apple users can now register and use a digital T-money card directly through the T-money GO app. Once added to Apple Wallet, you’re good to go—just double-click the side button and tap to pay. No more fumbling for cash or reloading physical cards.

💡 How to set it up:

1. Download the T-money GO app from the App Store.

2. Follow the prompts to add a digital T-money card.

3. Top up using your international credit card (Visa/MasterCard accepted).

4. Add the card to Apple Wallet and start tapping!

This update is a game-changer for tourists—especially since many ticket machines only take Korean cards or cash. Now, you can reload your card with ease and breeze through transport like a local. Just remember: your iPhone needs to support Apple Pay + NFC (iPhone 8 and above should be fine).

Korea’s public transport is already super efficient—and with T-money on your iPhone, it just got even smoother.