Guide · Checked on site, Oct 2026

How to Use Seoul Subway Lockers — No App, No Korean Phone Number

Seoul's subway coin lockers (T-Locker, 또타라커) used to need an app. Today you can scan a QR code and pay in your browser with a foreign card. Here is exactly how it works.

The short version
  1. Scan the QR code on the green sign above the lockers.
  2. Pick a size and choose “Overseas payment (해외결제)” for a foreign card, Alipay, WeChat Pay or PayPal.
  3. Enter your email — no Korean phone number needed — and you get a one-time PIN.
  4. Type the PIN on the keypad of your locker door.

From ₩2,200 for 4 hours on weekdays. Collect before midnight.

Step 1 — Find the green QR sign

Every locker bank has a green sign that says “QR 찍고 보관하세요 · Scan QR code and Store Items”, with the locker group's code (for example TL216B). Scan that QR code with your phone camera.

T-Locker coin lockers at Jamsil Station with the green QR sign above them and an app banner on the left
Jamsil Station (TL216B), October 2026. The big banner on the left still says “Install the T-Locker app” — you don't have to. The green sign's QR code opens a web page.
Already using LuggageSnap? On our live map and station pages, tap “Pay at this locker” while you are standing at the locker to open the same payment page directly.

Step 2 — Choose a size and pay

The page opens in English, Japanese or Chinese. Pick a locker size, then the payment method. There are three options:

T-Locker web payment screen showing quick transfer, Korean card payment and the overseas payment option with foreign cards and wallets
The payment screen for TL216B. “Overseas payment” lists the foreign cards and wallets.

Step 3 — Enter your email and get your PIN

Enter an email address (or a phone number). A Korean phone number is not required. After payment you receive a one-time PIN.

Step 4 — Open the locker with the PIN

Type the PIN on the keypad of your locker door, put your bag in and close it. Keep your PIN and the payment page — to collect your bag, follow the “How to retrieve” panel on the lockers.

Only pay when you are standing at the locker — you get the PIN right after paying.

Prices

SizeWeekday (4 h)Weekend (4 h)
Small (S)₩2,200₩3,100
Medium (M)₩3,300₩4,600
Large (L)₩4,400₩6,100

After the first 4 hours, extra time is charged by the hour (₩500 for small and ₩1,000 for large at Jamsil). You pay any extra time before the locker opens again.

Opening hours

The sign on the lockers lists 05:00–24:00. Seoul Metro's public data lists 01:00 on weekdays and midnight on Sundays and holidays. To be safe, collect your bag before midnight.

Which size do I need?

Small fits a backpack or shopping bags, medium fits a cabin-size suitcase, and large fits a big checked suitcase. Large lockers are the first to fill up — check live availability before you go.

Check live availability →

If the lockers are full

Try a nearby station — one stop can make a difference. Or book partner storage near your station, which takes suitcases.

🧳 Find storage nearby →

Flying out? See airport storage and hotel ↔ airport delivery.

FAQ

Do I need the T-Locker app to use Seoul subway lockers?

No. Scan the QR code on the green sign above the lockers and the payment page opens in your web browser. No app download or sign-up is needed (checked October 2026).

Can I use Seoul subway lockers without a Korean phone number?

Yes. On the payment page you can enter an email address instead of a phone number to receive your one-time PIN.

Can I pay with a foreign credit card?

Yes — choose “Overseas payment (해외결제)”. It accepts Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB, Diners, Discover and UnionPay cards, plus wallets such as Alipay, WeChat Pay, PayPal and GrabPay. The “Card payment” option is for Korean cards only.

How much do Seoul subway lockers cost?

The first 4 hours cost ₩2,200 (small), ₩3,300 (medium) or ₩4,400 (large) on weekdays and ₩3,100, ₩4,600 or ₩6,100 on weekends. Extra time is charged by the hour when you collect your bag.

What time do the lockers close?

The on-site sign lists 05:00–24:00, while Seoul Metro data lists 01:00 on weekdays. To be safe, collect your bag before midnight.

Checked on site at Jamsil Station (locker group TL216B), 23 October 2026, by Dongjun Park. Locker sizes and hourly rates may differ by station — the payment page shows the final price.