First time at a Seoul coin locker? The screen switches to English and you do not need a Korean ID. Here is the whole thing, step by step, for Ewha Womans Univ..
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- 1Touch the screen and choose your language (English, Japanese or Chinese), then tap "store" and pick a free locker by size.
- 2Pay at the kiosk — card, T-money or a Korean mobile payment (see the payment options below).
- 3A one-time PIN (sometimes a QR code) appears. Enter it at the locker within about 3 minutes, put your bag in and shut the door.
- 4To collect, come back, tap "retrieve" and enter the PIN. If you are past the 4-hour base time, the screen asks you to pay the extra first.
⏰ Outside operating hours (05:00–01:00) you can neither store nor collect.
💳 Paying without a Korean card
The kiosk takes a card, a T-money transit card, or a Korean mobile payment. For visitors, here is what actually works:
- •Card — a foreign-issued credit or debit card works at many newer machines, but is not guaranteed at every unit.
- •T-money card — the reliable choice. Buy one at any convenience store (CU, GS25, 7-Eleven), no ID needed, top it up, and tap to pay.
- •Cash — some older machines are cash-only, so keep a little Korean won as a backup.
⚠️ Seoul subway ticket machines began taking foreign cards in 2026, but the lockers are a separate system — do not assume your card works just because the ticket machine did.
📱 Reserve ahead with the app (optional)
You do not need the app — the kiosk has English and works on its own. The free T-Locker app simply lets you find the nearest lockers, check live availability, and reserve before you arrive.
⚠️ For visitors: some travelers report having to register a payment method first, and a few without a Korean phone number have had trouble. If the app setup fails, just use the kiosk.
Coin Locker Sizes & Prices
| Size | Dimensions (W×D×H) | 4h fee | + / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small | 50×60×30 cm | ₩2,200 | ₩500 |
| Medium | 50×60×45 cm | ₩3,300 | ₩800 |
| Large | 50×60×90 cm | ₩4,400 | ₩1,000 |
Large lockers are 50 x 90 x 60 cm inside. Suitcase sizes differ by brand, so measure yours with wheels and handle.
If the lockers at Ewha Womans Univ. are full
Try another exit first — big stations keep lockers in several spots, not one. Still full? Use the staffed desk, or check a nearby station before you haul your bag down.
There is also a staffed desk — T-Luggage, run by Seoul Metro — that takes oversized cases and multiple bags and delivers to hotels or the airport.
Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government (T-Locker). Availability and hours from Seoul Open Data.