T-money balance refund: handling fee deducted
Small enough to ignore and useful for deciding how much to load in the last week of a trip: on a large leftover balance it is trivial, on a few thousand won it is most of what is left. The maximum amount a given counter can refund is a separate question that varies by channel — a convenience store handles small sums, larger balances go to a station or designated centre — which is the part that catches people at the airport.
- Applies to
- Departing visitors and residents cashing out a remaining prepaid transport balance
- Review cadence
- Checked once a year
What we have recorded
- 2026-09-26≈₩500
Deducted from the balance when refunded. Where the refund can be processed depends on the amount and on whether the card is physical or mobile, so a large balance may not be refundable at a convenience store counter. Confirm the current per-channel ceiling before relying on a last-minute refund.
T-money — refund guidance
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