T-money
| Location | South Korea |
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| Launched | April 22 2004 |
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| Operator | T-money Corporation |
| Manager | T-money Corporation |
| Currency | KRW (500,000 KRW maximum load) |
| Credit expiry | None |
| Auto recharge | available |
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| Website | eng |
T-money (Korean: 티머니) is a rechargeable series of smart cards and other "smart" devices used for paying transportation fares in South Korea. T-money can also be used in lieu of cash or credit cards in some convenience stores and other businesses. The T-money System has been implemented and is being operated by T-money Co., Ltd of which 34.4% owned by Seoul Metropolitan Government, 31.85% owned by LG CNS, and 15.73% owned by Credit Card Union.