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BUC$

Binghamton University Card System

BUC$ is a prepaid debit account on your BU ID card

Adding Money:
To add money online

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE PRINTING AND FILLING OUT THE DEPOSIT FORM.

BUC$ account is an optional, prepaid debit account that allows your ID card to be used as cash at various locations across the Binghamton University campus and Off-Campus at local area merchants. With your BUC$ account, you merely swipe your card through the card reader at any of the locations listed below and the money is automatically deducted from your personal debit account. The BUC$ account makes your ID card more versatile and easy to use with out you having to carry cash. Here is a list of places where you can use your BUC$ debit account!

On Campus:

Off Campus:

Name Address Telephone
(area code 607)
Adriano's 277 Floral Ave, Johnson City 729-2111
Arby's 3131 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal 798-6896
Brothers 2 22901 Watson Blvd., Endwell 785-5550
Campus Pizza & Wings 3701 Vestal Parkway E, Vestal 770-9464
Cold Stone Creamery 4700 Vestal Parkway, Vestal 217-7126
CVS Pharmacy #622 68-70 Main St., Binghamton 773-8338
CVS Pharmacy #625 249-253 1/2 Main St., Binghamton 773-8338
Cyber Cafe West 176 Main St, Binghamton 723-2456
Domino's Baldwin 122 Baldwin Street, Johnson City 798-7177
Domino's Vestal 1185 Vestal Ave, Binghamton 772-8555
Endicott- Union Taxi 614 North Street, Endicott 786-0100
Far East Kitchen  287  Main Street, Binghamton 797-1166
Floral Ave Diner 255 Floral Ave, Johnson City 797-6250
Grande's Bella Cucina 1171 Vestal Avenue, Binghamton 772-3106
Great Harvest Bread Company Vestal 2540 Vestal Pkwy E 729-7872
Health Beat Natural Foods 214 Main Street Johnson City 797-1001
Home Deli 4700 Vestal Pkwy E, Vestal 729-3495
La Tazza 39 S Washington St,
Binghamton		 723-6990
Lupos S & S Charpit 6 West State St., Endicott 754-8944
Nezuntoz 50 Pennsylvania Ave., Binghamton 722-7202
Papa John's 589 Harry L. Drive, Johnson City 777-9997
Puzzled Players Theater 2901 Watson Blvd., Endwell 725-5704
Salsaritas Fresh Cantina 4700 Vestal Parkway, Vestal 217-5721
Subway (University Parkway) 4700 Vestal Plaza, Vestal 797-7827
Subway (Vestal Parkway) 3803 Vestal Parkway, Vestal 729-7257
Thirsty's Tavern 46 S. Washington St,
Binghamton		 722 6982
Tully's Good Times 4700 Vestal Parkway, Binghamton 644-1030

With more coming soon! For more information regarding BUC$ Off-Campus go to www.binghamtonbucs.com

All the money is yours to use since there are no surcharge charges or monthly fees for using your BUC$ Debit Account. Your money will transfer from semester to semester, year to year and when you graduate or leave the university you can request any money not spent refunded back by filling out the BUC$ Cash Reimbursement Form. Accounts left inactive for twenty four (24) months may be assessed a $25 annual maintenance fee until funds are depleted. However, if a cardholder plans to take a leave from the University for a period longer than twenty four (24) months, the cardholder may notify the Meal Plan Office prior to the leave in writing with the dates of the planned leave to avoid charges accumulating during the leave.

To Deposit money into your BUC$ account, just complete the BUC$ Deposit Form (PDF) Print out the form and send it with payment to:

Meal Plan Office
Binghamton University
P.O. Box 6000
Binghamton, New York 13902-6000

(607) 777-6000 Meal Plan Office
(607) 777-6434 Fax Number
(888) 858-9167 Toll Free Number

In person at the Meal Plan Office located in the University Union East (UUE) near the Susquehanna Room.

 

NOTE TO NEW STUDENTS:
The BUC$ account can not be opened until the end of the last Summer Session in August. Therefore, your payment will not appear on your statement until after that time. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Managing Your BUC$ Account:
Funds may be added to your BUC$ account at any time by visiting or calling the Meal Plan Office or mailing your payment. Payment may be provided in cash or via personal check, MasterCard, Visa, Discover or American Express.

Funds may also be add to your BUC$ account by using on the Card management Center (CMC) located in the Glenn G. Bartle and Science Library lobbies. Those individuals with valid Binghamton University ID Cards can add to BUC$ accounts with the CMC unit if they have not done so already. In addition, Community members who do not have a valid University ID card can obtain a BUC$ guest card for the CMC unit.

The BUC$ Guest Card is a reusable debit card that can be purchased by patrons who are not students, faculty or staff of Binghamton University. BUC$ Guest cards can be purchased for a one time charge of $1.00 at the Card Management Center in the Glenn G. Bartle and Science Library. Students, Faculty and Staff of BU are able to purchase the guest card but are encouraged to use their University ID card for BUC$. After purchasing your guest card, money can be added at the Card Management Center, Meal Plan Office, and the Online Card Office.

Current BUC$ account holders can add funds via the Online Card Office on the web. BUC$ account holders can view account activity and fund Balances.

Note: You’re BUC$ account cannot be used as a credit card, ATM card or phone card. BUC$ money is separate from your meal plan account. Your balance will also appear on the card reader every time you use the card.

BUC$ ACCOUNT TERMS AND CONDITIONS:
Please, read these terms and conditions (PDF) before depositing to your account.

Notification of lost or stolen card:
One or all of the following areas are available for notification:

Liability for a stolen card and/or unauthorized usage:
In the event that the Cardholders ID Card is lost or stolen individual liability will not exceed $50 in unauthorized charges if a lost or stolen card is reported within 48 hours. Liability will not exceed $500 in unauthorized charges for reports made within 60 days. If notification of loss exceeds 60 days, you’re BUC$ account liability for unauthorized charges shall be limited to funds available in your account(s).
The above stipulations do not apply to BUC$ guest cards.

Disclosure of information to third parties:
This institution will not disclose information to any third party, or credit information or any other purpose, without the written and motorized consent of the customer.

Documentation of transaction:
A statement of your BUC$ transactions can be obtained by logging onto the Online Card Office or by requesting a statement in person form the Meal Plan Office during normal business hours.

Transfers and withdrawals:
Transfers: Funds may be transferred from your BUC$ account to your Meal Plan.

Withdrawals: Funds may be withdrawn only when you close your account by filling out the BUC$ Cash Reimbursement Form. Check will be mailed; it takes approximately 4-6 weeks.

Billing question or problems:
In the case of error or billing questions, please call the Meal Plan Office at (607) 777-6000 or write to Meal Plan Office; Binghamton University; P.O. Box 6000; Binghamton, NY 13902-6000