Lotte Tourist Membership Card

One thing almost every tourist does when they land in Korea is to buy a T-money card. It’s your golden ticket to getting around – tap in for buses and trains, then use the same card to pay at convenience stores when you’re grabbing a late-night banana milk.

Now here’s the hack: instead of purchasing a T-money card, sign up for the free Lotte Tourist Membership Card, which also works as a transit card. This offer is exclusively for foreigners, and on top of sorting out your transport, it also gives you extra shopping discounts.

What is the Lotte Tourist Membership Card?

Image credit: Lotte Department Store 

Think of it as a 2-in-1 travel essential. It works like your usual T-money card for public transportation, but also lets you enjoy shopping perks across Lotte Department Store and its affiliates.

According to news reports, cardholders can get 5% off at Lotte Department Store’s main branch, 10% off at Lotte Duty Free and 7-Eleven, and 7% off at Lotte Mart. Do note that membership perks may change from time to time, so it’s best to check the latest terms and participating outlets before you shop.