Gopher GOLD™ Value

Now accepted at the Student Unions!
• Coffman Info Desk for tickets
• Goldy's Gameroom for bowling & food
• Gopher Express for food & beverages
• Gopher Express West for food & beverages
• St. Paul Student Center Info Desk
• The Gopher Spot for bowling & food
• The Whole Music Club for concessions

What is Gopher GOLD™ Value?

Gopher GOLD value is money stored in your personal online account that you can access using your U Card's top magnetic stripe. You can store up to $1,000 cash value in your secure online account. Once value has been added online, Gopher GOLD account purchases can be made on campus anywhere you see the Gopher GOLD Value Accepted Here sticker. Gopher GOLD accounts are available to all U Card cardholders as well as visitors to the University of Minnesota and does not require a TCF U Card checking account as they are separate card functions.

The U Card's Gopher GOLD logo is displayed both on
the U Card and on vending and copy machines that
accept Gopher GOLD value as a method of payment.

When you use Gopher GOLD value the card reader will:
• read the available balance in your Gopher GOLD account
• deduct the amount of your purchase
• show you the remaining balance in your Gopher GOLD O account

Gopher GOLD™ Terms and Conditions

Download a PDF version of the Gopher GOLD™ Terms & Conditions here -> Terms & Conditions or contact the U Card Office and request a paper copy of the terms and conditions.

How do I add money to a Gopher GOLD™ account?

• Online - transfer up to $1,000 from your credit or debit account online
• At the U Card Office - add up to $1,000 by depositing cash or add $50 by depositing a check
OYou can fill out a deposit form and bring it with you prior to visiting the U Card Office.
ODownload a PDF version here -> Gopher GOLD™ Deposit Form.
• At a Value Port machine - add up to $50 cash at a campus Value Port, pictured below.

To use a Value Port (pictured at left):
1) Hold your U Card FACE UP with your thumb over your picture and insert it into the "insert card here" slot

2) Remove your U Card from the slot

3) insert the EXACT amount of cash (face up)
you would like to put on your card into the
"insert cash here" slot
Value Port machines do not give change!

4) Press D when you are done adding bills

5) Once your transaction is complete a new balance will appear in the display area

For your convenience, step by step instructions are printed on each machine.

Where can I use Gopher GOLD™ Value?
Purchases can be made wherever you
see the Gopher GOLD logo:
• campus vending machines
• University Dining Services locations & campus restaurants
• campus copiers
• laser printing at campus computer labs and libraries
• Student Union & Activities Locations

If you don't have your U Card with you or you are visiting the University of Minnesota,
for just $1, you can purchase and add value to a Gopher GOLD visitor card from any ValuePort.

Gopher GOLD value is not cash refundable and does not transfer between coordinate University of Minnesota campuses. In case of questions or errors in your Gopher GOLD™ Account you must contact the U Card Office to begin the error resolution process within 60 calendar days after you were provided the first statement or receipt on which the problem or error appered. In addtion to notifying the U Card Office, you will need to complete the Error Resolution Form.
Download a PDF version of the form here -> Gopher GOLD™ Error Resolution Form.

Upon separation from the University a request to close a Gopher GOLD™ Account can be made at the Coffman U Card Office by submitting the Request to Close Gopher GOLD™ Account Form. Download a PDF version here -> Request to Close Gopher GOLD™ Account Form.

Please visit the U Card Office for complete Gopher GOLD™ Terms & Conditions or download a PDF version here.

If your U Card is lost or stolen, please report your U Card lost as soon as possible by contacting the U Card Office during regular business hours at 612-626-9900 or via email at ucard@umn.edu.

Gopher GOLD™ Program Transition
The U Card Office has successfully completed the Gopher GOLD™ Program transition! As of December 23, 2009 the U Card Office will no longer be able to transfer value from your U Card's bottom magnetic stripe to the online Gopher GOLD™ account associated with your U Card.

The U Card's Gopher GOLD™ Program is excited to be able to offer a greater level of service with convenience and safety to members of the University community when making deposits and purchases on campus.

Questions about your Gopher GOLD account? Email us at gophergold@umn.edu.

PURCHASING FLEXDINE
It's easy! FlexDine can be purchased in increments of $25 and added to your U Card at any campus restaurant or residential restaurant. FlexDine payments can be made with cash, check (made payable to University Dining Services), credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover and American Express) or your student account. FlexDine can also be purchased by calling the Meal Plan Office at 612-624-0558 or by visiting Campus Dish.