Wiscard Brochure

Wiscard Account Program How to Get the Most Out of Your Accounts

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WHAT IS A WISCARD? Your Wiscard acts as your key to campus life! It’s your: Official photo ID at UW–Madison Library card Access card to campus buildings Membership card to recreational sports facilities and student union buildings Provide access to your Wiscard Accounts

WHY USE MY WISCARD TO MAKE PURCHASES? It Saves You Money

Discounts are available when you pay with your Wiscard at many campus locations.

It’s Convenient

Easily manage your account online - make deposits, view transaction history, set low balance notifications and more.

It’s Flexible

You decide how much money to deposit onto your card and where to use it. To view participating locations on-campus, please visit: wiscard.wisc.edu/locations

It’s Safe

With Wiscard there is no money stored on your ID card. If you lose your card, you can deactivate it immediately!

For more details on why to use your Wiscard, visit: wiscard.wisc.edu/whywiscard

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YOUR WISCARD ACCOUNTS There are two accounts in the Wiscard program: the Wiscard Account and Housing Resident Food Account.

To pay by Wiscard, simply present your Wiscard at the time of purchase.

Wiscard Account

The Wiscard Account is accepted at more than 70 locations and can be used to make most purchases on campus.

Use this account to: Buy meals and snacks Pay for textbooks, school supplies and computer accessories Copy, print or use vending machines on campus Go bowling, play pool and partake in other recreational activities Purchase tickets to on-campus concerts and theater events Pay for laundry in the residence halls And much more!

Housing Resident Food Account

The Housing Resident Food Account is a food account for students living in University Housing. Funds are automatically deposited based on the dining tier selected.

Wiscard Account

Housing Resident Food Account

Where can I buy?

What can I buy?

Discounts

Who is eligible?

Any campus restaurant and deli

Food

5% discount*

Enrolled students, faculty & staff

Convenience stores

Snacks and drinks Clothing

5% discount* 5% discount

University Book Store

Textbooks and school supplies

5% discount

University Housing Dining

Food only

30% on most prepared food* 10% on most packaged food*

Housing residents

Wisconsin Union Dining

Food only

5% discount*

Housing residents & enrolled students with a Housing Resident Food Account

* Enrolled students are exempt from sales tax on food purchases.

Learn more about your accounts: wiscard.wisc.edu/accounts

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HOW MUCH SHOULD I DEPOSIT IN MY WISCARD ACCOUNT TO GET STARTED? Food

Textbooks

Supplies

Other

Student living in a University residence hall

$0*

$350

$100

$50

Student living off campus

$200

$350

$100

$50

*Funds are automatically deposited based on the dining tier selected.

MANAGING YOUR WISCARD ACCOUNT ONLINE The Wiscard website provides a number of convenient services to make using your account easy.

You can: Make a deposit Review 6 months of transaction history Suspend a lost or stolen Wiscard Automatically send yourself or someone else a notice when your account balance runs low Give a friend or relative access to manage or view your account information Visit wiscard.wisc.edu for more information on how to manage your account.

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MAKING A DEPOSIT You can make a deposit to your Wiscard account in a number of ways.

Online: wiscard.wisc.edu

It is fast, easy and secure to make a deposit online. There is no need to log in. Funds are immediately available in the Wiscard account once the deposit has been completed.

Accepted forms of payment are: eCheck (ACH)1 or credit card2

In Person

Please visit one of the following locations to make a deposit in person: Wiscard Office, Union South, 1308 W Dayton St Gordon Dining and Event Center (lower level), 770 W Dayton St University Housing Cashier’s Office, Slichter Residence Hall (lower level), 625 Babcock Drive Accepted forms of payment are: cash, check or credit card2

By Mail

Deposit forms available online at wiscard.wisc.edu/maildeposit.

Complete and mail to the address listed on the form.

529 College Savings Plan

If a college savings plan has been established, please notify the financial institution to make the checks payable to UW–Madison. The 10-digit campus ID number and “Wiscard Account” must be referenced on the check. All checks should be mailed to: Wiscard Office 1308 W Dayton St Madison, WI 53715

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No fee: pay by entering your bank routing and checking account information 2% fee applies

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Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page: wiscard.wisc.edu/faqs Contact us at the following: Web: wiscard.wisc.edu Email: wiscard@union.wisc.edu Phone: 608-262-3258