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iPhone users can now utilize T-money for public transportation, but discounted passes like the Climate Companion Card and K-Pass are currently incompatible.
The T-money service on Apple Pay currently functions solely as a prepaid card. This limitation prevents the use of discounted transportation options such as the Climate Companion Card or the K-Pass. The K-Pass, in particular, requires a physical card issued by a specific card company, making it incompatible with the digital-only T-money service. Similarly, postpaid transportation cards are not yet supported.
For individuals who frequently use public transportation, the Gyeonggi Pass offers an unlimited transportation option for a monthly fee of 55,000 won. While the convenience of using a transportation card without a physical wallet is a notable advantage, the economic benefits are limited unless public transportation usage is extensive. The T-money on iPhone can serve as a useful backup for situations were a physical card might be forgotten.
For those who frequently rely on public transportation, the Gyeonggi Pass offers an unlimited travel option for 55,000 won per month. While the primary advantage of T-money on iPhone is the convenience of not needing a physical card, its economic benefits are less pronounced unless public transportation usage is ample. It can, however, serve as a practical backup for situations where a physical card might be misplaced.
Supported Devices
to utilize T-money on an iPhone, users require an iPhone XS or later models running iOS 17.2 or higher. Apple Watch Series 6 and later models are also supported with watchOS 10.2 or higher. Devices that cannot
