Foreign Credit Card on the Seoul Subway: Kiosk Yes, Gate No
Since Mar 17, 2026 a foreign Visa or Mastercard buys subway tickets and 1-7 day Climate Cards at kiosks (3.7% avg fee). Gate tap: no. As of Oct 28.
Climate Card foreigner
Since Mar 17, 2026 a foreign Visa or Mastercard buys subway tickets and 1-7 day Climate Cards at kiosks (3.7% avg fee). Gate tap: no. As of Oct 28.