ABOUT the BIG RED CARD
The Big Red Card is the official ID card of all Western Kentucky University students as well as faculty and staff. Each card includes the person's photo, name, ID#, and status with the University (such as "student", "faculty/staff").
This card is required for many activities on campus including but not limited to:
- Check cashing
- Checking out library materials
- Discounts and/or tickets for athletic events
- Purchasing WKU parking permits
- Preston Activities Center
- Declining balance accounts - (Big Red Dollars and Dining Dollars)
- Meal plans
- As well as other discounts at area merchants
About Big Red Dollars
Big Red Dollars is a very convenient way of making many different types of purchases for many different products all over campus. Big Red Dollars can be used at various vending machines (no more digging for change) such as soft drink machines, snack machines, and laundry equipment. It is also accepted at the following: WKU Bookstore, Preston Recreation Center, Student Health Services, all WKU Dining Services facilities, WKU Parking & Transportation Office, Computer Labs, and the WKU Post Office. And now, Big Red Dollars can be used off-campus at all your favorfite places! Click HERE for a list of off-campus merchant locations who accept Big Red Dollars as a form of payment.
A minimum deposit of $20 is required for debit/credit deposits, and a minimum of $10 for cash and check deposits is required.
How does it work?
Simply sign up atbigreddollars.com to activate your Big Red Dollars RewardU! account. Once activated, all of your Big Red Dollar off-campus purchases will earn you RewardU! Points! Save up your points and choose a prize! It's that simple!
Don't delay! Get rewarded for using Big Red Dollars! Check back often for new merchant locations and prize offers!
To Deposit:
Please click Here.
