The Wiscard Advantage

Wiscard is convenient.
It's easier to manage than a checkbook and sure beats finding an ATM and standing in line. To use your Wiscard account, simply present your UW ID to the cashier. The amount of purchase is automatically deducted. Keeping track of your balance is easy, too. Your receipt shows you how much money you have left in your account or click on Manage Your Account to check your balance and transaction history.

Wiscard is flexible.
Beyond the initial deposit, you decide how much money to keep in your account. Wiscard can be a primary meal account or used just to cover lunches, snacks and occasional purchases while you're on campus.

Wiscard is safer than cash.
With Wiscard there is no money stored on your ID card. If you lose your card, you can deactivate it immediately by clicking on the "Lost/Stolen Card" link located on the right sidebar after you log into the Account Management site. Or simply alert the Wisconsin Union Cashier's Office immediately at (608) 263-1964 or (608) 262-1667, or stop by any Hall Desk in University Housing.

Wiscard saves you money.
UW students save 5.5% on food purchased at restaurants or delis with any of the three Wiscard accounts. In addition, the Union Meal account offers all participants (even faculty and staff) an additional 5% discount. This equals a total savings of 10.5% for students!

It's easy to start using Wiscard.
You're ready to go after these simple steps.

  • Choose an account that's right for you.
  • For A Union Meal account, complete and return the Wiscard deposit form. A Campus Cash account is automatically set up for everyone and all students living in University Housing have a Housing Food account set up.
  • Deposit money in your Wiscard account. Deposits can be made online or at the Wisconsin Union Cashier's Office.

Make checks payable to the Wisconsin Union.

Mail to:
Cashier's Office
The Wisconsin Union
800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706-1495



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To open a Union Meal account, please contact the Union Cashier's office at
(608) 263-1964 or
(608) 262-1667.

Printable Deposit Form

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