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Apple Pay T-money Transportation Card Release Information & Q&A
Get your questions answered and learn usage tips through Apple Pay T-money transportation card launch information, user reviews, and Q&A. Provides various information such as support for cards other than Hyundai Card, K-Pass/Climate Companion Card support, and charging methods.
1. 🚀 Apple Pay T-money Transportation Card Official Launch and First Impressions
- ✅ Apple Pay T-money Transportation Card officially launched on July 22, 2025
- ✅ Immediately issued to try using it right after the service started
- ✅ Registration is not yet possible in the Mobile T-money app
00:14 - 00:40
1. 🚀 Apple Pay T-money Transportation Card Official Launch and First Impressions
- ✅ Apple Pay T-money Transportation Card officially launched on July 22, 2025
- ✅ Immediately issued to try using it right after the service started
- ✅ Registration is not yet possible in the Mobile T-money app
00:41 - 01:27
2. 💳 Issuing and Paying for T-money Transportation Card via Apple Wallet
- ✅ Use the Add Transportation Card feature in Apple Wallet
- ✅ Select T-money and then select the amount (e.g., 10,000 won)
- ✅ Proceed with payment using a Hyundai card registered with Apple Pay
01:28 - 01:56
3. ⚡️ Setting Up Express Transit Card and Hyundai Card Restriction
- ✅ Express Transit Card mode can be set up
- ⚠️ Currently, only Hyundai cards can be used to issue and charge T-money
01:57 - 02:23
4. 💰 Automatic Recharge Function and Checking Card Details
- ✅ Automatic recharge function provided (automatic recharge when balance is low)
- ✅ Card details can be checked
02:24 - 02:55
5. 📱 Mobile T-money App Update and Apple Watch Integration
- ✅ Can be issued through Mobile T-money app update
- ✅ Can also be used on Apple Watch
- ⚠️ Cannot be used simultaneously on two devices (security issue)
02:56 - 03:28
6. 📱 Setting Up Simultaneous Use of T-money Card on iPhone and Apple Watch
- ✅ Card can only be used on one device, either iPhone or Apple Watch
- ✅ Simultaneous use is possible when issuing new cards instead of transferring the card
03:29 - 04:01
7. ⌚️ Setting Up and Using T-money on Apple Watch
- ✅ T-money card can be added to Apple Watch Wallet
- ✅ Issue and use T-money separately on iPhone and Apple Watch
04:02 - 04:49
8. 💸 Attempting and Failing Offline Recharge
- ⚠️ Offline recharge was attempted but failed
04:50 - 05:50
9. 🚌 Real Usage Review: Reaction Speed and User Experience
- ✅ Not as fast as Swica, but usable speed
- ✅ Reaction speed varies by device (faster on newer terminals)
- ✅ Swica-level speed on buses
05:51 - 10:20
10. 🗣️ Interview with Apple Representative: Korean Market and Security
- ✅ Korea is a Top 10 public transportation market in the world
- ✅ Emphasis on security and personal information protection
- ✅ Card information is securely stored in the security chip
- ✅ Can be locked and located using the 'Find My' app if lost
10:21 - 11:11
11. 🤔 Additional Q&A: Swica Comparison and Hyundai Card Restriction
- ⚠️ T-money does not display departure/arrival station information (map display)
- ⚠️ Only Hyundai cards can be used in the Mobile T-money app as well
11:12 - 12:03
12. 💸 Account Transfer Fee and Offline Recharge Variability
- ⚠️ A 2.1% fee is incurred for account transfers
- ✅ Whether subway/convenience store recharge is possible depends on the device
12:04 - 13:02
13. 💬 Instagram Q&A: Postpaid Transportation Card and Existing Balance
- ❌ Postpaid transportation card not supported
- ✅ Convenience store payment possible with T-money Apple Pay
- ❌ Existing T-money balance cannot be transferred
- ⚠️ Only Hyundai cards are possible for T-money postpaid recharge
13:03 - 13:29
14. 💳 Overseas Card Recharge Not Possible and Minimum Automatic Recharge Amount
- ❌ Overseas credit/debit card recharge not possible
- ✅ Minimum automatic recharge amount: 10,000 won (Apple Wallet)
13:30 - 14:27
15. 💰 Automatic Recharge Amount and Refund Policy
- ✅ Mobile T-money app: 5,000 won automatic recharge when less than 1,000 won
- ✅ Refund possible in the Mobile T-money app (fee incurred)
- ✅ No consumer fee when paying with Apple Pay
- ⚠️ Fee charged for account transfer in the Mobile T-money app
14:28 - 15:25
16. 🎫 K-Pass/Climate Companion Card Not Supported and SIM-Related Information
- ❌ K-Pass/Climate Companion Card not yet supported
- ✅ Face ID/Touch ID not required when using Express Mode
- ✅ iPhone Apple Pay transportation card is unrelated to the SIM card
15:26 - 16:21
17. 🚌 T-money Usable Areas and Student Fare
- ✅ Can be used on T-money compatible readers (excluding some intercity buses/taxis)
- ✅ Student fare registration possible
- ❌ Card design cannot be selected
- ✅ Supported models: iOS 17.2 or later, iPhone XS/XR and later models, Apple Watch Series 6 and later (including SE 2nd generation)
16:22 - 17:55
18. 🎉 Positive Outlook and Expectations for Future Improvements
- ✅ Automatic recharge function is supported for the first time in Korea
- ✅ Positive expansion of Apple Pay and transportation card support
- ✅ Expect support for Shinhan/KB Kookmin cards and expansion of NFC payment terminals in the future
- ✅ K-Pass/Climate Companion Card support needed