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K Pass is a transportation card introduced as part of a government-supported project to encourage the use of public transportation and reduce the burden of transportation costs. You can learn more about conversion or application at the site below.
>> How to apply for K Pass
>> How to apply for The Gyeonggi Pass
There is good news for public transportation users in Korea! The new K-Pass transportation card has been introduced to reduce the burden of transportation costs and provide a more convenient way to use public transportation.
Existing economical transportation card users can convert to K Pass starting May 1. After converting to the K Pass, if you are a Gyeonggi resident, the Gyeonggi Pass benefit is additionally applied. Using the K Pass significantly saves on public transportation costs.
In this post, we will learn more about the benefits of K Pass, how to apply, and how to use it.
K Pass provides a variety of benefits to help all citizens use public transportation more easily and economically. There are benefits for young people, the general public, and low-income people. In particular, 30% of the amount spent on public transportation is refunded to young people, and a 53.3% refund is provided to low-income people, reducing the burden of transportation costs on the socially disadvantaged.
Regular users can also receive a refund of 20% of their expenses, greatly reducing the burden of using public transportation.
Youth (19 to 34 years old): 30% refund of expenses when using public transportation
Low-income group (beneficiary, next-highest income): 53.3% of expenditure refunded
General (youth, low-income group, etc.): 20% refund of expenditure
Availability area: Available in most cities nationwide
Applying for the K Pass is very simple. Existing economical transportation card users can use the K Pass with their existing card with prior consent, and new subscribers can apply through the K Pass website or app, and through the card company.
The application process can be completed in just a few minutes, after which you can enjoy the benefits of your K-Pass right away.
Existing economical transportation card users: After prior consent on the economical transportation card web site by April 30, you can use the K Pass with your existing card from May 1.
New subscribers: You can apply on the individual website starting April 24th. Starting May 1, you can apply through the K Pass website, app, and 11 credit card companies.
K Pass can be used on most public transportation nationwide. If you use it more than 15 times a month, you can receive a refund up to 60 times a month. It can be used on various transportation methods such as the Shinbundang Line, GTX, airport railroad, and buses.
Please note that the K Pass cannot be used for intercity buses, express buses, KTX, SRT, etc. that require tickets in advance.
If you use public transportation more than 15 times a month, you can receive a refund for a certain percentage of your expenses, up to a maximum of 60 times a month.
Public transportation such as Shinbundang Line, GTX, Airport Railroad, and bus is available.
K Pass cannot be used for intercity buses, express buses, KTX, SRT, etc. that require ticketing.
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If you are a Gyeonggi-do resident, you can use public transportation more economically by linking your K-Pass transportation card and the Gyeonggi Pass. The Gyeonggi Pass is a card that allows Gyeonggi residents to use buses, subways, Shinbundang Line, GTX, etc. at a discounted price.
If you link your K-Pass transportation card with the Gyeonggi Pass, you can enjoy up to a 65% discount when using public transportation in Gyeonggi-do.
Transportation fee refund benefit: Depending on the number of monthly uses, you can receive up to 53% of transportation cost refund.
Easy payment: You can easily pay at various stores such as convenience stores and retail stores as well as public transportation.
Various card companies to choose from: You can choose from 10 card companies, including KB Kookmin, NH Nonghyup, BC Card, Samsung Card, Shinhan Card, Woori Card, Hana Card, Hyundai Card, DigiB U Pay, and Kakao Pay.
Easy to apply and use: You can easily apply and use through the card company website or mobile app.
K-Pass goes beyond simply saving transportation costs, and also contributes to environmental protection by encouraging the use of public transportation. Increased use of public transportation leads to decreased car use, which has the effect of reducing air pollution and traffic congestion.
Additionally, K Pass makes using public transportation more convenient, helping many people choose public transportation in their daily lives.
K-Pass is the first step toward a sustainable transportation lifestyle. By reducing the burden of transportation costs and encouraging the use of public transportation, we can all create a better environment. Start a more economical and convenient public transportation life with K-Pass now!
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