Users of the MyCard program who have different registered and actual card numbers must update their information by October 26. Failing to do so may result in issues with public transportation refunds starting October 27.
On October 20, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission urged MyCard users whose registered card numbers differ from their currently used numbers to change their card information via the MyCard website or app by October 26.
The commission explained that following the recent budget adjustments, the MyCard system has been revamped to ensure that registered and actual card information matches for accurate tracking of transportation usage. Since June, notifications regarding the need to update card information have been sent through text messages and on the MyCard website, but some users have yet to make the necessary changes.
Users can log in to the MyCard website or app by midnight on October 26 to compare their registered and used card numbers. If the numbers differ, they should update to the currently used number; if they match, no further action is required.
From midnight to 10 a.m. on October 27, system improvements will temporarily halt membership registration and new card registrations or changes. However, public transportation services will remain operational, and refunds will continue to be processed normally during this time.
The MyCard program expands the benefits of the previous K-Pass public transportation refund system. Currently, general users receive a 20% refund, while young people, families with two children, and seniors receive 30%. Families with three or more children can receive a 50% refund, and low-income individuals can receive a 53.3% refund.
Kim Yong-seok, the commission chair, urged users who have not yet updated their information to do so by October 26 to continue enjoying transportation refund benefits.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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