• Improve speed of student and guest transactions
• Improve safety of students and employees
• Reduce contact
• Improve accountability and internal control
• Improved security over transactions

If a student or guest only has cash, they can visit one of our Cash to Card Kiosk ATM kiosks to convert cash to a prepaid card. Cards can be loaded up to $500.00 and there are no fees to use each card.

Credit Card

Apple Pay

Google Pay

Samsung Pay

Tap-and-Go

Have questions about how to get a bank account or other personal finance related questions? Our Money Smart Lakers Program can help! You can reach them at 616-331-3234, [email protected], or visit their website http://ipje.legalisbg.com/moneysmart/

Yes, checks will be accepted as another form of payment. (except at food service)

Cash to Card Kiosk ATM kiosk locations are located within:   

1. Kirkhof Center  (South Entrance)
2. Laker Market Place (Main Entrance)
3. Devos Center Bld. C (Outside “U” Club Room)

There is no fee to convert your cash to a prepaid card at a kiosk on campus.
GVSU does not assess any fees. However, an Anti-Money Laundering Fee will be applied to a card after 92 days with no activity.

Each prepaid card can be loaded up to $500.00 USD.

No, prepaid cards cannot be reloaded after the initial activation.

Yes, anywhere that Visa and MasterCard are accepted!

Yes, you can pay on your student account with a prepaid card. However, you will be charged a 1% credit card transactions fee on the total credit card transaction.  

If you lose your prepaid card, you can contact our kiosk provider.

1. Website: http://www.myreadycard.com/faq
2. Phone Number: 1-800-506-0630

You can check the balance of your card by calling the phone number on the back of your card!

1. Phone Number: 1-800-506-0630

Troubleshooting, card disputes, and general help can be found with our kiosk provider! The contact information is:

1. Website: http://www.myreadycard.com/faq
2. Phone Number: 1-800-506-0630

A number of universities across the country have or are converting to a cashless campus. Here are just a few.

• North Carolina State
• Vanderbilt
• UT-Knoxville
• Suffolk
• Miami University (Ohio)