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Travel smart in Korea using Trip.PASS
Korea Tourism Organization
May 21, 2025
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Planning a trip to Korea? Just remember one name: Trip.PASS. From the moment you arrive at the airport and take public transportation, everything you need—payments, taxi hailing, ID verification, tax refunds, and discounts at major attractions—can be handled with a single card. Trip.PASS is an all-in-one prepaid card that you can easily top up with your phone, making your travel simple and stress-free.
■ Exclusive Benefits for VK Members!
(Visit Korea)
▶ How to Use: Purchase the CU Trip.PASS card voucher in the Trip.PASS app and enter the discount code: VISITKOREA
▶ Physical Card Pickup Locations: CU Incheon International Airport T1, Store 4, CU Incheon International Airport T2, Store 2, CU Myeongdong Station Store, and CU AK & Hongdae Store
* The voucher must be collected within 3 months of purchase; otherwise, it will become invalid.
▶ Event Period: Until Dec. 31, 2025
▶ Download the Trip.PASS App: Get it on Google Play / Download on the App Store
All-in-one Card, Trip.PASS
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Trip.PASS is an all-in-one rechargeable prepaid card for international travelers visiting Korea. Your passport and smartphone are all you need to register and use its benefits! While there are various cards for foreigners in Korea, Trip.PASS, developed by LORDSYSTEM, is truly “another level.” It goes beyond a simple transit card, offering innovative features as a mobile passport-based financial and tourism platform. You can use it for payments, public transport, taxi hailing, mobile ID verification, and mobile tax refunds. Plus, enjoy discounts at popular tourist destinations frequented by international visitors.
What makes Trip.PASS so special?
Unlike other foreigner-only cards that offer a single function like transportation or payments, Trip.PASS is your reliable travel companion for every step of your journey in Korea. Here’s what sets Trip.PASS apart with next-level features:
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Mobile Passport Feature│ The Trip.PASS app takes the hassle out of carrying—and possibly losing—your physical passport. Register your passport in the app to generate a QR code-based mobile passport, which allows you to easily verify your identity at duty-free shops and claim tax refunds.
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Transit Card Feature│ The Trip.PASS card functions as a transit card for foreigners, compatible with all major transportation in Korea, including subways, buses, taxis, and KTX. It can be easily topped up using international credit cards, at convenience stores, or kiosks. Once your passport is linked, age-based fares are automatically applied.
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Taxi Hailing Service│ Mobility apps in Korea often require complicated sign-up processes for foreigners. The Trip.PASS app integrates the i.M taxi hailing service, allowing you to call a taxi instantly without any additional registration or verification.
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Exclusive Spending Limit in Korea│ While most anonymous prepaid cards limited in maximum deposit in the range of 500,000-1,000,000 won, Trip.PASS, however, offers a spending limit of up to 2,000,000 won—the only card in Korea that does—thanks to its user-authenticated debit card system. You can use it anywhere in Korea that accepts card payments, with no need to carry or switch between multiple cards.
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User-Friendly Features│ Trip.PASS is designed with traveler convenience in mind, offering a range of user-friendly services:
① Check your spending and transit history in real time through the app.
② Easily manage shared travel expenses with features like balance gifting and multi-card registration under one account.
③ If your card is lost, you can instantly suspend and re-register it via the app to keep your balance safe.
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Every Trip.PASS purchase comes with exciting perks. We’ve handpicked benefits loved by international travelers—download the app now to unlock your exclusive rewards!
For more information, visit Trip.Pass’ official website or Instagram.
* This column was last updated in May 2025, and therefore information may differ from what is presented here. We advise you to check for updates before visiting.
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