Community Merchants

CardSmith makes it easy for community merchants to accept the ID card of nearby campuses as a form of payment. If your business in located near one of the colleges or universities we serve, you can have direct access to students’ purchasing power by becoming an accepting location for the school ID card’s pre-paid spending account. This gives your business access to the same funds students at on-campus points of sale including bookstores, dining venues, vending machines, laundry rooms, copiers and more. Students and parents can replenish the account on-line instantly via credit card, and can also make check and cash deposits.

We provide your business a complete, professional service, starting with a pre-configured terminal and “welcomed” stickers and posters. Plus, you'll have access to exclusive marketing and messaging in campus communication channels including parent direct mail, student emails, card program web site, and in-store and on-campus postering. For operational support, you have a toll-free help desk with customer service agents trained to meet your needs. We settle transactions daily via ACH , and provide detailed monthly statements for your account. There’s no risk and no up-front cost or fee to participate.

Contact us to learn more.