How to Pay in Korea as a Foreigner: Cards, Cash and T-money
How to pay in Korea as a foreigner comes down to 4 tools: a card, some cash, T-money and an app. A Visa or Mastercard covers most shops, restaurants and taxis, a T-money transit card handles subways and buses, and a small stack of won (Korea’s currency) covers markets, street food and card top-ups.