College Heights Herald 23 2013
WKU Debit card: more than meets the wallet Story by the Herald Staff - Photo by Charlotte Turtle The WKU Debit Card allows a paperless method for the university to return money to students. From residual money to student employee wages, it’s an efficient way to get your money without receiving a paper check. Students have the option of using the free account associated with the card or having the money transferred to their own bank. Commonly asked questions about the card: How do students get the WKU Debit Card? The cards are mailed to students after they are registered with the university. Students should contact the WKU Debit Card office at (270) 7455551 or stop by Potter Hall, Room 208, if there are any issues receiving the card. Are there any fees for using the card? The only fees that students need to worry about are the overdraft charges and ATM fees. The card comes with a free checking account that has no service fees.
How can students get a replacement card? Students should contact the WKU Debit Card office, and the staff there will help determine the best way to receive another one. They should also be contacted if the card needs to be reactivated. Do students have to use the card or are there other ways to get their money? Students need the card to access their money. Refunds and wages are handled through wkudebitcard.com. Options include putting the money on the card or getting it deposited directly into a bank account. What are the benefits of the card? The card can be used anywhere that accepts MasterCard just like a normal debit card. Parents can send the student money online using Higher One’s “Send Money” feature. Mobile alerts can be set up to keep tabs on the card’s balance from a cell phone, too. For more information: http://www.wku.edu/bursar/refund_service.php