Customizable Prepaid Debit Card - Namane Card (Foreigners Only) | Korea
Enjoy a must-have Namane Card for free travel in Korea! Create a custom prepaid travel card with your favorite photos, such as KPOP idols, tourist attractions, and pets. It is a prepaid debit card that allows offline store payments and transportation function in all areas of Korea, including Seoul and Busan.
- Enjoy a pay-transportation card made with your desired design, suitable with one card to use from Korean cafes, restaurants, shopping malls to subways and buses
- Easily purchase and charge cards at NAMANE kiosks and NAMANE apps nationwide without the need for separate identity verification or passport recognition
- In the NAMANE app, you can easily switch between your pay balance and your transportation balance without a fee and can immediately view your Pay card usage history
Transport Card & Pass Info
| Ticket type | Transport IC card |
Product Info
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— What You Can Expect —
💳 What is Namane Card?
This is a prepaid debit card made with the design you want. Make it with your favorite K-pop idol, travel photos in Korea, pet photos, etc.
You can use Namane Card to make transportation payments on buses and subways, as well as a debit card to pay payments at offline merchants in Korea.
If you are planning a trip to Korea, prepare a Namane Card, a must-have for your trip to Korea!
💳 NAMANE kiosk location
- NAMANE kiosks are located throughout Korea's essential tourist areas, including airport hubs. Create and charge cards conveniently anywhere!
- Main branch introduction:
📍Incheon Airport Direct Train Terminal 1 branch, Incheon Airport Terminal 1 CU 1st/4th branch
📍Incheon Airport Direct Train Terminal 2 Branch
📍Seven Elevens Gimpo Airport Station
📍Youngpoong Bookstore Hongdae, CU AK Plaza Hongdae
📍Myeongdong Station Line 4
📍DDP Line 2
In addition to 📍, you can check the location of the nearby kiosk 🔗 here.
💳 Customize Namane Card
STEP 1. Namane Card 🔗 Select 'Design a card (vending machine)' on the custom web ( https://www.namanecard.com/ ) or in the NAMANE app
STEP 2. Import photos from the gallery. (Gallery access permission setting required)
STEP 3. Resize the image to fit the card or type in the text you want.
STEP 4. Design QR is complete. Please save or capture!
Scan the QR code created in this way to the kiosk and you're done!
💳 Purchase at Namane Card Kiosk
STEP 1. Click 'Card Design' on the kiosk.
STEP 2. Scan the pre-made design QR on the kiosk.
STEP 3. Select 'QR' at the payment stage.
STEP 4. Pay with the Namane Card voucher QR you purchased at KKday and you're done!
💳 Charge Namane Card
Namane Card can be charged at NAMANE kiosks, NAMANE apps, and subway stations nationwide without the need for separate identification or passport/ID card scans.
It can be topped up in a variety of ways, including cash, overseas credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, JCB, etc.), and overseas simple payments (WeChat Pay, Alipay, Alipay Plus).
💳 Using Namane Card
- Pay balance: When paying offline at Korean restaurants, cafes, shopping malls, unmanned kiosks, etc., insert an IC chip to pay.
- Transportation balance: Pay by scanning your card when using the bus or subway.
- Usage TIP: After registering the card in the NAMANE app, you can easily switch between *pay balance and *traffic balance. (No separate conversion fee)
- Most Koreans use cards, so it is convenient to adapt to Korea's 'cashless' culture when traveling. If you have a Namane card, no problem!
- You can freely pay with Namane Card even when ordering from street vendors or unmanned kiosks in Korea where cash payment is difficult.
- Charge Namane Card and freely switch between pay balance and transportation balance.
💳 Customer Center
- Inquiries or complaints can be received through 1:1 CHAT.
- Link to chat: 🔗 https://bit.ly/NAMANECHAT
- Operating hours (Korea time GMT+9):
Weekdays 10:00 am ~ 6:00 pm (Lunch break 12:30 pm ~ 1:30 pm)
Saturday 10:00 am ~ 3:00 pm (Lunch break 12:30 pm ~ 1:30 pm)
closed on Sunday
Purchase Notice
💬 Q&A
1. I charged up and took the bus or subway, but it says there is no balance.
You can pay using the pay balance by inserting an ic chip at an offline store, and when using transportation, you can tag the nfc and pay using the transportation balance. Please check if there is an amount in the transportation balance.
2. Is there a card charge limit?
Pay balance and transportation balance per card are 500,000 KRW each. You can recharge up to 500,000 KRW at any time and use it.
3. What is the validity period after purchasing QR?
Please issue a custom card issuance certificate (QR) as a physical card within 5 years of purchase at KKday.
5. What kind of company is Namane Card Company? Can you trust the company?
I-Aurora, which sells Namane Card, is an electronic financial company that has registered for 'issuing and managing prepaid electronic means of payment' and is issuing and managing prepaid cards under the management of the Financial Supervisory Service.
Prepayments deposited by customers are disclosed on the website in accordance with the Financial Supervisory Service's 'User Fund Protection Guidelines for Electronic Financial Companies'. In addition, customers' prepaid charge is guaranteed through payment guarantee insurance.
6. What if I lose my card? What should I do with the money in it?
If you have used more than 60% of your final pay balance, please apply for a refund. For details, please check the 'Refund Pay Balance' menu in the service manual on the Namane Card website.
For a refund of the transportation balance, please contact Rail Plus.
7. I couldn't use the QR I purchased due to a kiosk error.
🔗 If you apply through NAMANE Happytalk, it can be processed quickly.
8. Can I register multiple cards?
Up to 4 cards can be registered per account (id).
Includes/Excludes
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- South Korea
Reminders
Recharge amount is not provided. You must separately charge the Namane Card you purchased before using it.
JIN IP cannot be purchased with the purchased QR code.
Redemption Location
Redemption Info
You can check the location of the nearest Namane Card Kiosk from the link .
Incheon Airport Direct Train Terminal 1 Branch, Incheon Airport Terminal 1 CU 1st/4th Branch
Address Info: Incheon International Airport Direct Train Terminal 1 BranchIncheon Airport Direct Train Terminal 2 Branch
Address Info: Incheon Airport Direct Train Terminal 2 Branch📌 Inside the direct train ticket gate behind Angel-in-us Cafe ⏰ 06:00 ~ 22:00 📍 446 Terminal 2-daero, Jung-gu, Incheon
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- Valid for redemption within 5year(s) from the date of issue; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- Each ticket must be used within its validity period; Invalid after expiration
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.
FAQ
The Namane Card is a customizable prepaid debit card designed specifically for foreign visitors in Korea. It allows you to create a unique card design using your favorite photos, such as K-pop idols, tourist attractions, or pets. Functionally, it acts as a prepaid payment method for various purchases and a versatile transportation card.
The Namane Card serves as a versatile prepaid debit card and transportation card for foreigners in Korea. It allows for offline store payments at various establishments like cafes, restaurants, and shopping malls. Additionally, it functions as a transportation card usable on subways and buses across all areas of Korea, including major cities like Seoul and Busan.
The Namane Card is a prepaid debit solution, meaning you load funds onto it before use. It allows you to make payments at offline stores nationwide, similar to a regular debit card. You can easily charge the card at NAMANE kiosks and via the NAMANE app, with no need for separate identity verification or passport recognition during these processes.
Yes, the Namane Card is widely accepted and easy for foreigners to use throughout Korea. It can be used for payments at cafes, restaurants, and shopping malls. Moreover, it functions as a transportation card across all regions, including Seoul and Busan, on both subways and buses, providing comprehensive coverage for travelers.
The Namane Card offers high convenience for travelers by combining payment and transportation functions into one card. Its wide acceptance in cafes, restaurants, shopping malls, and public transport (subways, buses) simplifies transactions. The customizable design also adds a unique personal touch to your travel experience in Korea.
Users can personalize their Namane Card by creating a custom design. You have the option to use your favorite photos, such as K-pop idols, popular tourist attractions, or even your pets, to make your card truly unique. This feature allows for a more personal and memorable travel accessory during your trip to Korea.
You can easily load funds onto your Namane Card at NAMANE kiosks located nationwide or through the NAMANE app. The app also allows you to manage your card balances conveniently. You can switch between your pay balance and your transportation balance without any fees and immediately view your Pay card usage history.
Yes, the Namane Card is designed for dual functionality. It can be used as a transportation card for subways and buses across Korea, and simultaneously as a prepaid debit card for making payments at various offline establishments. This includes cafes, restaurants, and shopping malls throughout the country, offering seamless usage.
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