Custom photo transport cards: a fun first-day option.
Some kiosks print a rechargeable transport card with your own photo or design. They are a souvenir and a practical card — but they arrive with no balance, and terms change.
- A custom card costs more than a plain transport card and carries no starting balance — top it up before travelling.
- Check the operator’s official kiosk list on the day; locations, hours and prices change.
- Keep a plain T-money card or cash as a backup if a kiosk is closed or out of service.
NAMANE Card: transit plus prepaid payment
NAMANE is a prepaid card that its operator says works for public transport and for offline payments, managed through an English-language app. It is a separate product from T-money; check that it suits each journey you plan.
Cost and printing
- The official kiosk guide lists a custom card at ₩7,000 each (store prices and discounts vary).
- Design the front with your own image and text on the site opened from the kiosk QR code, then scan the saved code.
- Printing takes about 20–30 seconds, or 80–90 seconds on newer kiosks.
Paying and topping up
- Kiosks accept cash, domestic or international debit/credit cards, or a NAMANE coupon.
- Cash change is not returned — insert the exact amount.
- Use the NAMANE app to check balance and history and to recharge; confirm top-up methods in the app.
Where to find kiosks
- The official list includes CU stores in Incheon Airport T1 and T2, Gimpo Airport, Seoul Station, Hongik Univ. Station and Myeongdong.
- Some sites have limited hours; check the list before relying on one.
- 01Before you fly
Install the NAMANE app and prepare your image so the design step is quick.
- 02At the kiosk
Choose ‘Design a Card’, scan the QR code, design, then scan your saved code.
- 03Pay and collect
Pay ₩7,000 (exact cash, or card) and wait for printing.
- 04Load it
Add credit before entering the gates — the card starts empty.
The operator’s store sells vouchers it says are valid for one year and redeemable at kiosks. Settle Seoul has no affiliate arrangement; buy only from official or reputable sellers.
Photo T-money kiosks
Photo-print kiosks that produce T-money-compatible cards have operated in tourist areas such as Myeongdong and Hongdae, usually in convenience stores, Daiso branches or stations.
What to expect
- You typically scan a QR code, upload an image from your phone, position it and print the card on the spot.
- Cards come unloaded; top up at a station machine or convenience store.
- Kiosk operators, prices and locations vary — we could not confirm an official current list, so check at the kiosk before paying.
A plain T-money card from a convenience store does the same transit job. Choose a custom card only if the design matters to you.
Editorial guide based on official sources, reviewed 15 October 2026. Confirm current requirements with the responsible office before acting.