Verify and top up before arrival
Users can complete sign-up, eKYC and top-up before reaching Korea, reducing the steps required on the ground
A payment and travel services platform for visitors to Korea
From pre-arrival preparation
to local payments and travel services
One platform for pre-arrival verification and top-up, local payments, and travel services in Korea
Problem & Solution
One connected journey through early-stage verification and payment barriers
International visitors can face multiple barriers upon arrival, from identity verification and securing a payment method to signing up for local services
Travel Pass connects pre-arrival verification and top-up with physical card registration, local payments and travel services after arrival
Connect the card to local payments
After arrival, users collect a physical card, register it in the app and use it at merchants across Korea
Extend beyond payments
Travel Pass connects users to tourism, booking, content, shopping and lifestyle services
A seamless journey from pre-arrival preparation to local use
With no advance physical card issuance required, users can verify their identity and top up before arrival, then collect and register their card in Korea
Step 01
Sign up and complete eKYC
Sign up with an ID and password or a Google or Apple account, then verify identity using a passport and facial verification
Step 02
Top up before arrival
Users can add their preferred amount before entering Korea, even before registering a physical card
Step 03
Collect and register the card
After arrival, users collect a physical card at a designated location and register it in the Travel Pass app
Step 04
Pay and manage activity
Use the registered card at merchants across Korea and check balances and transactions in the app
Step 05
Access partner services
Continue into tourism, booking, content, shopping and lifestyle services
Prepare before arrival, register the card in Korea, and access local payments and travel services
Connecting payments, cards and travel services on one platform
Travel Pass is designed to connect with external payment providers, card operators, and travel and lifestyle partners
Payment
External payment gateways support top-up capabilities and enable a range of payment methods
Card
Users connect their physical card to Travel Pass and manage its status, balance and transaction history in the app
Partner Services
Partner services initially connect app to app, with scope that can expand in stages based on each partnership
A service ecosystem spanning the visitor journey in Korea
Built on payments, Travel Pass can connect international visitors with a broad range of travel and everyday services in Korea
Tourism
Attractions, experiences and regional tourism products for international visitors
Booking
Accommodation, transportation, activities and ticketing services
Content
K-pop, performances and cultural content that enrich the Korea experience
Shopping
Retail, commerce, duty-free and related shopping services
Lifestyle
Everyday services supporting visitors throughout their stay
A faster connection between partners and international customers
Expand customer reach
Connect visitors to Korea with partner services through Travel Pass and create new customer touchpoints
Lower barriers to entry
Pre-arrival sign-up, verification and top-up reduce the preparation required after users reach Korea
Launch initial connections quickly
Partners can begin with a relatively lightweight app-to-app connection
Expand integration in stages
Depending on the service and partnership, login, consent-based data sharing and payment integration can be explored progressively
Frequently Asked Questions
Travel Pass is a platform that enables international visitors to Korea to prepare their account, identity verification and top-up before arrival, then register a physical card in Korea to access local payments and a range of travel services
Users complete passport- and face-based eKYC in the Travel Pass app and can top up before collecting a physical card After arrival, they collect a card at a designated location and register it in the app to pay at merchants across Korea and view their balance and transaction history
Beyond card payments, Travel Pass is designed as a platform that connects international visitors with tourism, booking, content, shopping, lifestyle and other external services
The core journey is: sign-up and eKYC → pre-arrival top-up → physical card collection → card registration in the app → local payments and transaction management
Before entering Korea, users can complete sign-up and identity verification in the Travel Pass app and add their preferred amount Top-up is available even before the physical card has been collected or registered
After arrival, users collect a physical card at a designated location and register it in the app They can then use it at merchants across Korea, review their balance and transactions, and connect to partner services for tourism, booking, content, shopping and lifestyle needs
Travel Pass does not process every card and payment function independently It provides top-up and card capabilities by connecting with external financial partners, including payment gateways and card-related providers
When a user requests a top-up, the transaction is processed through an external payment system and the result is reflected in Travel Pass Once a physical card is registered in the app, connected card systems support card use, balance information and transaction history
Specific arrangements for applying top-up funds, registering cards, and providing balances and transaction records may vary according to the partnership and integration structure with each payment or card provider
Travel Pass can explore partnerships with service providers that serve international visitors to Korea or want to expand their reach to this audience Potential fields include tourism and activities, accommodation and booking, performances and K-content, shopping and retail, mobility and lifestyle services
An initial partnership can use an app-to-app model that directs users from Travel Pass to a partner app or web service Depending on the service and partner requirements, further capabilities such as simplified login, limited member information sharing, identity-verification status sharing, and payment integration may be considered in stages
These additional capabilities are not standard features guaranteed to every partner Their scope is determined through individual discussions after reviewing the partner's service structure, privacy requirements, technical requirements and applicable regulations
Travel Pass Partnership
Expand the international visitor experience with Travel Pass
We welcome partnership opportunities with tourism, booking, content, shopping and lifestyle service providers for visitors to Korea
Partnership inquiry