The ACCESS card is the University
of California Santa Barbara's official identification
card. This multi-purpose photo ID has many convenient
uses. For a one time $15 new card fee you can use
the ACCESS card as a declining balance debit card
on and off campus. This allows for "cash free"
transactions all over the place but, more importantly,
many campus locations only accept ACCESS, no credit
cards or ATM debit cards. The mag stripe on the
back of the card makes it simple to“swipe”
your card for easy access to such locations as the
recreation center and the dining commons. It is
also a free pass to athletic events and the MTD
bus system.
It's super easy to use too! Budgeting
for the week is a no brainer. Just deposit funds
in your ACCESS account at the Information desk on
the main floor in the UCen or at the UCen Cashier's
window downstairs. You can also download a deposit
slip and mail it to us. Next time you go out, all
you need to carry is your ACCESS ID card. The UCSB
Bookstore even has a special line for ACCESS purchases
during rush, making this hectic time a little easier.
No need to worry about someone
else spending your money because your picture is
right on the card. That makes it safer than a credit
card!
