Convenience
It’s easier to manage than a checkbook and easier to budget with than cash. 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 manage your account online to check your balance and transaction history.
Flexibility
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.
Safe
With Wiscard there is no money stored on your ID card. If you lose your card, you can deactivate it immediately. For information on how deactivate your Wiscard click here.
Saves you money
All Wiscard users receive a 5% discount on campus dining and many retail purchases. Enrolled students are also exempt from sales tax on dining purchases, which means the effective rate of the discount on these purchases is 10%. The University Book Store also provides a 5% discount on most purchases, including textbooks and school supplies.
It’s easy to start using the Wiscard account.
Deposit money in your account anytime by managing your account online. Or contact the Wiscard Office. Please make checks payable to UW-Madison.