Today, the government is launching the K-Pass project, which can reduce 20-53% of public transportation costs, in order to alleviate the burden of public transportation costs, especially among the working class and young people, and encourage regular use of public transportation. I am posting about this as it will be implemented from May.K패스 신청
Let’s take a look at the article below to learn how to apply for the K-Pass card (issuance method) and the discount rate that the government will implement nationwide in May 2024.
Learn how to issue a K-Pass card
Looking at the K Pass Card discount application as an example, a person who spent 70,000 won on public transportation can receive a refund of 14,000 won for the general public, 21,000 won for young people, and 37,000 won for low-income people.
If you are an existing budget transportation card user, you do not need to reissue the pass card after going through the process of converting to K Pass membership.
You can receive the benefits of K Pass.
🔍 Economical transportation card app (iPhone users) 👆
🔍 Economical transportation card app (Android app users) 👆
However, there are some exclusions from the use of the K Pass. You cannot receive the K Pass discount on high-speed rail or express buses, and you can use the K Pass except for about 40 of the 229 basic cities, counties, and districts across the country with a population of less than 100,000. It is also important to use public transportation more than 15 times a month.
If you are an existing budget transportation card user, you do not need to reissue the pass card after going through the process of converting to K Pass membership.
You can benefit from K-Pass.
🔍 Economical transportation card app (iPhone users) 👆
🔍 Economical transportation card app (Android users) 👆
Then, please refer to the article below on how to apply.
1. Find out how to apply for a K-Pass card (issuance method)
You can apply for the K-Pass card on the Pass website, and you can also apply on the Pass mobile app. You can also select and use the transportation card product you want through the websites of 11 card companies. If you have been using an existing economical transportation card, you can apply to convert to a pass membership and receive the same benefits, so be sure to use the pass card to receive a discount of 20% or more.
The card companies involved are Shinhan, Woori, Hana, Samsung, BC, Hyundai, and NH Nonghyup. KB Kookmin, T-Money, DGB U-Pay, Joy of Moving, etc. You can sign up for the product through the card company website.
2. Find out the difference between pass card, climate companion card, and economical transportation card.
The K-Pass Card, scheduled to be launched this time, provides a refund of a certain percentage of the amount spent regardless of the distance, while the Climate Companion Card allows you to use subways and buses at a flat rate of 62,000 won. Of course, if Ttareungi is added, it will cost 65,000 won.
The Gifu Donghaeng Card cannot be used on the Shinbundang Line or subway lines outside of Seoul, but the Pass Card cannot be used on subway lines outside of Seoul.
It can be used except for 40 local governments.
If you are an existing budget transportation card user, you do not need to reissue the pass card after going through the process of converting to K Pass membership.
You can receive the benefits of K Pass.
🔍 Economical transportation card app (iPhone users) 👆
🔍 Economical transportation card app (Android users) 👆
3. Comparative differences between K-pass card and economical transportation card
You can think of it as an upgraded version of the K-Pass card and the economical transportation card. The economical transportation card calculates mileage based on the distance traveled and provides refunds, but the K-Pass card differs in that it provides refunds based on the amount spent regardless of distance.
In addition, the K-Pass card has great advantages as it improves various inconveniences of the existing economical transportation card and the scope of benefits is also scheduled to be expanded.