Calculation & Finance
K-Pass Refund Calculator
Calculate your monthly K-Pass refund and annual savings instantly. Auto-applies 20% (general), 30% (youth), or 53% (low-income) refund rates.
Gyeonggi and Incheon residents have no 60-trip cap and the youth age extends to 39.
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What is K-Pass?
K-Pass is South Korea's public-transit refund program launched on May 1, 2024. It refunds a percentage of the fare you pay for buses, subways, and most rapid transit lines — paid out two months after travel. Refund rates are 20% (general), 30% (youth aged 19–34), and 53% (low-income recipients of basic livelihood or near-poverty support). You must take at least 15 qualifying trips in the prior month. Nationwide K-Pass caps refunds at 60 trips per month, while The Gyeonggi Pass and the Incheon I-Pass remove the cap and extend the youth bracket to age 39. The previous Altteul Transit Card (2019–April 2024) tied mileage to walking and biking distance; K-Pass replaces it with a flat usage-based refund.
K-Pass vs. Altteul Card vs. Climate Card
| Item | K-Pass | Altteul Card | Climate Card |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basis | Trips × fare | Walk / bike distance | Monthly flat fee (unlimited) |
| Minimum use | 15 trips / month | 15 trips / month | None |
| Max benefit | Up to 53% refund (low-income) | Up to 450 KRW / trip | 62,000 KRW / month unlimited (Seoul) |
| Coverage | Nationwide incl. inter-city buses | Ended April 30, 2024 | Seoul only (no inter-city) |
| Youth benefit | 30% (Gyeonggi/Incheon up to 39) | None | 55,000 KRW youth discount (≤39) |
Frequently asked questions
When is the K-Pass refund paid?
Refunds accrue the month after travel and are paid the following month to the linked card account or K-Pass app wallet. Example: May usage → June accrual → July payout.
What ages qualify for the youth rate?
Nationwide K-Pass: 19–34. The Gyeonggi Pass and Incheon I-Pass extend the youth rate to age 39.
What happens beyond 60 trips per month?
Nationwide K-Pass caps refunds at 60 trips. Gyeonggi and Incheon programs have no cap and refund every trip.
Which transit modes are eligible?
Nationwide city, town and inter-city buses, the subway, Shinbundang Line and GTX qualify. KTX, SRT and long-distance buses do not.
Is K-Pass a bigger refund than the old Altteul Card?
Heavy walkers and cyclists earned more from Altteul mileage, but commuters with short transfers usually get more from K-Pass. The Altteul Card was merged into K-Pass on May 1, 2024.
Rates and caps reflect the K-Pass program as of May 23, 2026. Results may change when the policy is revised.