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The price of a standard fare on the subway is 900 Won ($.80), for each zone beyond the basic distance, the fare raises 100 Won. For a single use ticket, the customer must pay in advance, selecting the beginning and ending station. For those with T-Money cards (prepaid balance), the turnstile takes the standard fare when entering, and deducts the extra charge upon leaving the ending station. For anyone riding the subway for more than a few days, the T-Money card is a convenient option. The cards or phone charms are 5,000 Won, and allow the customer to bypass the purchase of a single use ticket each time. T-Money can be used in a number of other places including convenience stores.