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The short answer
Prepare more than one payment method and confirm how to buy and recharge a transport card. Card acceptance and foreign-card verification can differ by service.
Who this is for
Visitors moving around Korean cities
Follow these steps
- Carry a backup payment method.
- Check official local transport guidance.
- Confirm the last service and fare before late travel.
If something goes wrong
- A foreign card is declined — keep another international card and a small cash reserve.
- The last service was missed — check official night transport and taxi locations.
Official source
Korea Tourism Organization VisitKorea
Source checked: 2026-08-02
Important: This guide is a review-pending draft. Recheck the latest official guidance for visa, residence, medical and employment decisions.