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[onlyJbear]

Is the T money card the best option for using public transport. I will be in Busan for at least a month and will be using the subway a lot.

in general where can these be bought? I'm assuming they can be purchased in subways?

I appreciate any feedback

Thank you

[Sister Ray]

If you're visiting Busan, a T Money card will probably be a terrible option, as they are for the Seoul/Gyeonggi area.

Busan uses the Hanaro card. Pick one up from the 7 Eleven or other convenience store. They're very convenient and cheap.

[Stan Rogers]

I found a T money card on the street last week and it had a 100,000 won in it.

[onlyJbear]

Thanks so much for the info

[Jake_Kim]

'Using' a T-money card in Busan isn't a problem at all, it's accepted on all metro(+light-rail) and bus lines.
'Adding credit' is potentially a concern, since you wouldn't be able to do so at metro stations. Nevertheless, you can top up instead using almost all ATMs of Shinhan Bank, Woori Bank, Hana Bank and Post Office, as well as at GS25 convenient stores.
Still, the choice is yours.

[onlyJbear]

I have no preference and will be purchasing this card once I arrive in Busan. I will also be spending the vast majority of my time within Busan. With this in mind would the Hanaro card be the best option?

I am very grateful for the info

[tardisrider]

My understanding is that the Hanaro cards are more common in Busan. Hanaro cards will work on both subway and buses. I presume that they work like the tmoney cards, and you can use them for free (or discounted) transfers from bus to subway.

You mention that you'll be using the subway a lot. Subways are great, but don't discount how useful the buses can be. Sometimes people are a bit more intimidated by the buses, but don't be. They're easy to use and can be far more convenient than subways.

[Stain]

[Sister Ray]

[onlyJbear]

Thanks Sister Ray.

The Hanaro card will work on both the subway and the buses? will it also work in taxis?

[onlyJbear]

A friend who was previously in Busan just told me that a Mybi card is a good option and she bought it in the actual airport. Seems to be many options

[Sister Ray]