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What is K-Pass?
K-Pass is a card that allows you to get a partial refund if you use public transportation more than 15 times a month. As a public transportation support project implemented by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the existing economical transportation card will be upgraded and will be implemented from May 1, 2024.
The economical transportation card is a card that allows you to earn mileage benefits based on the distance you walk or bike while using public transportation. It started in 2018 and expanded nationwide in 2021.
Existing economical transportation cards had the inconvenience of having to record departure and arrival through the app each time to accumulate mileage. K-Pass is a card that complements the inconveniences of these economical transportation cards and increases the benefits. Starting in May, when the K-Pass goes into effect, the economical transportation card will be abolished.
K-Pass public transportation discount benefits
If you use public transportation with a K-Pass, you can receive a refund of 20% to 53% of the amount used, regardless of the distance traveled.
※ Young people: 19 to 34 years old
※ Low-income class: Beneficiaries and next-lowest class under the Basic Livelihood Security Act
If you use public transportation at least 15 times a month, you will receive a refund of a certain percentage of the amount spent the following month. Refund benefits apply up to 60 times per month.
K-Pass Features
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The scope of use of K-Pass has expanded compared to existing economical transportation cards. More public transportation users can benefit.
1. It can be used nationwide. It can be used anywhere in the country except local governments with a population of 100,000 or less.
2. You can use various means of transportation. Benefits have been expanded to include subways, city buses, metropolitan buses, Shinbundang Line, and GTX. However, for high-cost metropolitan buses, GTX-A, etc., there may be an upper limit on refund amount.
How to convert the economical transportation card K-Pass
You can use your existing economical transportation card as a K-Pass. However, you must go through the membership conversion process on the Altteul Transportation Card website (www.alcard.kr) by the end of June.
Users who converted before the implementation of K-Pass can receive benefits immediately after implementation, and users who converted after implementation will receive benefits only after the conversion process is completed. Also, once the conversion period ends, you will have to go through a separate process for signing up for a new K-Pass member, so it would be a good idea to prepare in advance, right?
How to issue a new K-Pass
You can apply for K-Pass at card companies such as Kookmin, Nonghyup, BC, Samsung, and Shinhan. Just because you get a card doesn’t mean the benefits will be applied right away. You must go through the new membership registration process on the K-Pass website (korea-pass.kr) or app, which will be open starting May 1.
K-Pass issuing card company
Choosing K-Pass vs Climate Companion Card
There is also a Climate Companion Card operated by the Seoul Metropolitan Government as a public transportation cost support project similar to the K-Pass. K-Pass or Climate Companion Card, which card is better to choose?
❶ Living in Seoul
❷ I often use public transportation in Seoul.
❸ If public transportation spending exceeds 62,000 won per month
The Gifu Companion Card gives you the benefit of unlimited use of public transportation such as buses and subways in Seoul by purchasing a monthly pass worth 62,000 won. For an additional 3,000 won, you can also use Ttareungi. However, if you use a metropolitan bus, Shinbundang Line, or get off outside of Seoul, a separate fee is charged.
🖐🏻 Wait a minute! What if you are a citizen of Gyeonggi Province or Incheon?
The Gyeonggi Pass (for Gyeonggi-do residents) and Incheon i-Pass (for Incheon citizens), which expand the scope of support based on the K-Pass and add unlimited usage benefits, will be released in May.
If residents of the area verify their address when converting or applying for a K-Pass card, the Gyeonggi Pass and Incheon i-Pass benefits will be automatically applied.
For those who commute to work by public transportation every day, the cost of public transportation must be a significant expense. Now apply for the K-Pass and be sure to take advantage of the public transportation fare refund benefit supported by the country!
This content was written as of April 29, 2024.
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