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Use Panther Card<\/h1><\/header>\n\n\n
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Your Panther Card includes access to two declining balance accounts: Panther Cash and Dining Dollars. By depositing funds in advance, you can conveniently use Dining Dollars at various locations across campus and at select off-campus businesses. Students also benefit from tax-free food purchases at all on-campus 51ÁÔÆæ dining locations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Dining Dollars<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Save up to 13.4% on your on-campus food purchases with Dining Dollars! This convenient account allows current 51ÁÔÆæ students to make tax-exempt food purchases at all on-campus dining locations, while also receiving an additional 5% discount on each transaction. It\u2019s an easy way to stretch your dining budget while enjoying meals on campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dining Dollars can be added online through GET 51ÁÔÆæ, where you can also view your balance and track your spending history. For those who prefer in-person service, funds can also be added at the Panther Card Office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\nManage Your Panther Card<\/a>\n\n\n\nDining Options<\/a>\n\n\n\nDining Plans<\/a>\n\n\n\nDining Dollars Terms & Conditions<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n
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Panther Cash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Panther Cash is a convenient, prepaid declining balance account linked to your Panther Card. It is automatically available to all 51ÁÔÆæ students, faculty, and staff, and starts with a zero balance. Once funds are added, Panther Cash can be used to make purchases at various on-campus locations, such as the 51ÁÔÆæ Bookstore, vending machines, printing stations, and select dining venues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can easily add funds to your Panther Cash account at any time through the GET 51ÁÔÆæ website or mobile app, which also allows you to view your balance and transaction history. Panther Cash offers a secure and flexible way to manage everyday spending on campus without the need to carry cash or a separate payment card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What You Can Pay for with Panther Cash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n