Getting the most out of your McMaster University ID card

Your McMaster ID card is more than just a piece of plastic; it has many uses both on and off campus.

October 18, 2023

Students holding up their student ID cards
Your McMaster ID card is more than just a piece of plastic; it has many uses both on and off campus.

Your McMaster ID card is more than just a piece of plastic; it has many uses both on and off campus.

Here are some of the existing and exciting new ways you can use your McMaster ID card:

Student cards

Students can use their McMaster Student ID card to pay for food, borrow library books, buy merchandise at the campus store, access McMaster’s recreation facilities, and more.

New this fall, students will use their student card to pay for printing at Print Smart printers located in McMaster libraries and other areas across campus.

See how students can use their cards on campus:

Employee Cards

Employees can use their McMaster ID card to access various services, including borrowing books from the library and accessing buildings on campus.

But did you know that employees can also load funds onto their cards to pay for food on-and-off campus? Funds are easy to add and can be activated or deactivated at any time. Plus, you save 10% when you use your card to purchase food on campus with your card.

To learn how to load funds your card more, visit the Hospitality Services webpage.

Learn more about your McMaster ID card:

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