WOWPASS: Prepaid Card for Cashless Payment in Korea
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- ※ Korean nationals are not eligible to purchase or use this service.
- Top-up Limits (Cumulative maximum when loading cash at WOWPASS kiosks)
- - Daily maximum foreign currency top-up: 2,000,000 KRW
- - Weekly maximum top-up: 10,000,000 KRW
- ※ Please contact WOWPASS Customer Support for details regarding specific top-up limits.
- 1. WOWPASS cards can only be used at offline stores in South Korea.
- 2. Transit balance (T-money) cannot be loaded with foreign currency. It can only be topped up using KRW cash at subway ticket kiosks or convenience stores.
- 3. If you need KRW cash, you can withdraw it directly from WOWPASS kiosks.
- 4. The maximum daily foreign currency top-up limit is 2,000,000 KRW.
- 5. The maximum weekly top-up limit is 10,000,000 KRW.
- 6. The cash withdrawal fee is 1,000 KRW.
- 7. The card replacement fee is 4,000 KRW.
- All sales are final.
Overview
Key Information
- Top up your card with 16 different currencies at competitive exchange rates.
- Enjoy convenient and fast payments across Korea using WOWPASS.
- Comes with a complimentary T-money public transport feature.
Description
The WOWPASS card is an all-in-one prepaid card designed for foreign travelers, offering currency exchange, cashless payments, and public transportation functionality.
Since Korea is largely a credit card-based society, many stores no longer accept cash payments.
With a WOWPASS card, you can make payments like a debit card anywhere in Korea, and it doubles as a T-money card for convenient use on subways, buses, and taxis.
You can get and top up your WOWPASS card with 16 different currencies at over 160 machines located at major subway stations, hotels, and airports. Plus, you can easily withdraw any remaining Korean Won balance as cash.
By linking your WOWPASS card to the mobile app, you can easily check your card balance and transaction history, as well as discover various brand cashback benefits.
Pay anywhere in Korea more safely, easily, and affordably than using credit cards or exchanging currency!
How to Use
- Purchase the desired number of tickets.
- Check your mobile voucher or the voucher sent to your email.
- Locate the coupon code provided in your voucher.
[How to Get Your Card]
- Find a WOWPASS machine.
- Select [Issue New Card].
- Choose [Code Issuance].
- Select your currency.
- Scan your passport.
- Enter the 6-digit coupon code from your voucher and check [Agree to collection/use of personal information].
- Enter the cash amount you wish to top up.
- Retrieve the card from the machine and insert it once into the card reader to activate it.
- Card issuance complete!
- Register your card on the mobile app to check your balance: Download WOWPASS APP
WOWPASS Machine Locations
1. Incheon International Airport Station (Terminal 1, 2 AREX)
- Inside the AREX Express Train ticket gate (requires ticket purchase to enter). Please note: currency exchange and cash withdrawal are not available at this location.
- Operating hours: 06:00 ~ 22:50
2. Gimpo International Airport Station
- Located on the path to International Departures (Lotte Mall), near the transfer to Subway Line 9.
- Operating hours: 06:00 ~ 23:30
3. Hongik University Station
- Next to the ticket machine near Exit 2.
- Operating hours: 06:00 ~ 23:30
4. Myeongdong Station
- Across from the ticket office (B1) and next to the luggage lockers (B2) towards Exits 2-8.
- Operating hours: 06:00 ~ 23:30
5. Seoul Station (Line 4)
- En route from AREX (Airport Railroad Express) to Subway Line 4 (near the transfer gate inside the station)
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
6. Gangnam Station
- Underground area between Exits 11 and 12
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
7. Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Line 2)
- Next to the luggage storage lockers, left of Exit 1
- Hours of Operation: 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Find detailed locations here (click): https://wowpass.io/en
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