Usar un carné universitario con Google Pay

Important: Campus IDs are currently only supported for participating colleges and universities in the US, Canada, and Australia. To find out if your college or university supports campus IDs with Google Pay, contact your campus card office.

You can add your campus ID card to your Android phone to securely access your residence hall. You can also use your campus ID with Google Pay to pay for things on campus such as dining, laundry, vending, books, and more.

To use your campus ID with Google Pay, you need:

• The latest version of the eAccounts app from Google Play.
• A phone that runs Android Nougat (7.0) and up, with NFC turned on.

• The latest version of the Google Pay app (recommended)

Add your campus ID to Google Pay 

1. Sign in to your school's eAccount with your university network username and password.
2. Tap Add to Wallet.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Tip: If you can't add your campus ID, you may need to update your Google Play services.

Access your campus ID

To access your campus ID after you add it to Google Pay:

1. Open the Google Pay app .
2. At the top right, tap your profile picture Wallet.
3. Tap your campus ID. You may need to swipe up to find it.

Nota: También puedes acceder a tu carné universitario en la configuración del dispositivo. Toca Ajustes   Google  Ajustes de aplicaciones de Google  Google Pay.

Use your phone to access buildings and make payments

Importante: Para obtener una lista de las ubicaciones que aceptan carnés universitarios digitales, visita la oficina de tarjetas de tu campus.

After you add your campus ID to Google Pay, you can use your phone instead of your physical ID card for building access and to pay for things around campus. 

1. Wake up your phone. You don't need to unlock it.
2. Hold it to a card reader until you get a blue checkmark on your screen.

Nota: Para aumentar la seguridad, puedes configurar el teléfono para que solo complete transacciones NFC si está desbloqueado.

Para activar esta opción, haz lo siguiente:

1. Ve a Ajustes .
2. Toca Dispositivos conectados Preferencias de conexión NFC.
3. Activa la opción Usar NFC solo si el dispositivo está desbloqueado.

Si no la encuentras, es posible que tengas que actualizar tu teléfono a la versión más reciente de Android.

View your balance or add money to your campus ID

To view and manage your account balance on your campus ID, use your school’s eAccount app.

Fix problems with your campus ID

Important: Steps may change based on your device and Android version. If the steps below don’t work, visit your device manufacturer’s help center.

You get an error message when you try to add your campus ID 

Important: If your phone is rooted ("jailbroken"), runs a custom ROM, or has modified factory software, Google Pay won't work due to security risks.

Update your Google Play services

1. On your Android phone or tablet, open Settings .
2. Tap Apps & notifications  See all apps.
3. Scroll down and tap Google Play Services.
4. Scroll down and tap App Details.
5. Tap Update or Install. If those options aren't available, then your Google Play services are up to date.

Tip: If you can't find Google Play services, open Settings  and, at the top, search for "Google Play services."

You can't pay with your Campus ID on Google Pay or access your dorm or cafeteria

To make contactless payments, your phone must have NFC. To check if your phone has NFC, go to your Settings  and search for "NFC" in the search bar at the top.

Check that your phone has NFC turned on:

1. On your Android phone, open Settings .
2. Tap Connected devices  Connection preferences.
3. Turn on NFC.

Tip: Check that you’ve followed the setup steps and make sure your phone is awake and close to the reader. If it still doesn’t work, contact your campus card office for help. You can also check your ID status in the eAccounts app to make sure it's valid.

You want to remove a campus ID

1. Open the Google Pay app .
2. At the top right, tap your profile picture Wallet.
3. Tap your campus ID. You may need to swipe up to find it.
4. In the top right, tap More   Remove card.

Tip: You can also remove your campus ID through your eAccount.

You want to transfer your campus ID to a new phone

Step 1: Remove your campus ID from your current phone

1. Open the Google Pay app .
2. At the top right, tap your profile picture Wallet.
3. Tap your campus ID. You may need to swipe up to find it.
4. In the top right, tap More   Remove card.

Step 2: Set up your campus ID on your new phone

1. Sign in to your school's eAccounts with your university network username and password.
2. Tap Add to Wallet.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. On your new device, open the Google Pay app.
5. At the top right, tap your profile picture Wallet.
6. Tap your campus ID. You may need to swipe up to find it.

Your phone is lost or stolen

If your phone is lost or stolen, you should immediately remove your campus ID from Google Pay. After you find your device or get a new one, you can re-enable your campus ID.

Tip: To avoid this issue in the future, be ready to find a lost Android device.

Your campus ID is suspended

If you suspended your own ID, you can unsuspend it in the eAccounts app. If your ID was suspended by someone else, you should contact your campus card office.

You have an international phone

Campus IDs are currently only supported for devices purchased in the US, Canada, and Australia. Support for international devices is coming soon.