Do you spend over 100,000 won per month on transportation? Purchase and use the 'Climate Partnership Card' for unlimited Seoul public transportation for 62,000 won per month.

Hello everyone! Have you heard of the Climate Together Card? It seems to have become quite a topic, so many of you might already be using it. The Climate Together Card is a 'public transportation integrated pass that allows unlimited use of public transportation (subway, bus), and Ttareungi for 30 days with a single fare charge.' I spend about 100,000 won on transportation every month, so this was very welcome news! Today, I'll be sharing how to purchase and use the Climate Together Card, so hopefully, it will be helpful for those of you who plan on using it.

Checking the Service Area

The first thing you need to do is check if the public transportation you mainly use is included in the Climate Together Card service area. Unfortunately, the Climate Together Card is only available in Seoul for now. If you commute from Gyeonggi or Incheon, various cards are expected to be launched in the middle of this year, so it's best to wait for them!

Regarding the usage area, first, the subway can only be used for boarding and alighting within the Seoul area (excluding the Shinbundang Line). For buses, it's important to check whether they have a Seoul city license. Even if a bus runs through Seoul, it may not be usable if it doesn't have a Seoul city license, so please check the card's usability before using it. Finally, you can also choose whether to include Ttareungi usage. If you often use Ttareungi, you can add 3,000 won to use it for a month, which is a great opportunity, right?

Purchasing the Card

If your primary mode of transportation is included in the service area, you can purchase and use the card. If you use an Android phone, you can issue a mobile card for free through the Tmoney mobile app (Tmoney GO) and use it. For iOS-based phones, you can't use a mobile card, so you'll need to use a physical card. You can purchase a physical card at the Seoul Metro Line 1-8 Customer Safety Office or convenience stores near the station. I use an iPhone, so I purchased a physical card. I tried to get a card from early February, but they were out of stock every time I went, so I was only able to purchase one in mid-February. I bought mine on February 13th at Gongdeok Station.

Registering on the Tmoney Card & Pay Website

After purchasing the card, you need to register it on the Tmoney Card & Pay website. The Climate Together Card is based on a one-person, one-card registration/usage principle, so please make sure to register it before using it!

Charging the Card

Finally, once you charge the card, you can finally use it. Mobile cards can be charged via bank transfer, while physical cards can only be charged with cash at the station's transportation card automated charging machines. When charging, you need to select whether to include Ttareungi (65,000 won including, 62,000 won excluding) and the start date of use (within 5 days including the charging date). I chose not to include Ttareungi and set the start date as February 20th.

Using the Card

After completing all these steps, all that's left is to use the card. After charging, it can be used for 30 days from the start date, and recharging is possible from 5 days before the expiration date. For subways and buses, simply tap the card as you normally would, and for Ttareungi, register your card number through the Tmoney GO app to use it.

So, today, we've explored how to use the Climate Together Card. What did you think? Depending on your usual public transportation expenses and the area you use it in, the Climate Together Card might be beneficial or not. Carefully consider it and use it if you need it. Unlimited public transportation use in Seoul for 62,000 won is an incredible deal. However, the process of purchasing, registering the card, and charging it with cash can be a hassle. Since it's still a pilot project, we can hope for expanded usage areas and a simpler way of using it. Well, I hope this was helpful today, and thank you for reading:)