Did you know you can refill your Bonus Bucks?
What is the difference between Bonus Bucks and ID Express? Let us help you figure out where to put all that spending money by breaking down Bonus Bucks and ID Express.
What are Bonus Bucks?
Bonus Bucks are for meal plan participants only and they are tax-free. Meaning, when you use your bonus bucks for purchases around campus, you will be saving 8 cents to every dollar. Just remember, Bonus Bucks are for food purchases only.
How can I refill Bonus Bucks?
To add more Bonus Bucks, visit www.ithacadiningservices.com, and click on "Surprise Someone."
***Now through December 31, students who add Bonus Bucks are entered into a raffle to win a free iPod Shuffle!***
Do my Bonus Bucks carry over each semester?
Bonus Bucks are carried over from fall to spring semester, but not from spring semester to the following fall semester.
Where can I use Bonus Bucks?
Bonus Bucks are used for all on-campus food purchases. This means Bonus Bucks can be used at the Food Court, La Vincita, Sub Connection, all cafes in the Business School, CHS, and Park, as well as in all of the dining halls.
What's the biggest perk of Bonus Bucks?
The best perk of Bonus Bucks is saving 8 percent on all your on-campus food purchases.
What is ID Express?
ID Express is available for all students, including those without a meal plan. An ID Express account provides a convenient, easy and safe way to make purchases on campus. In addition to on campus dining locations, ID Express is accepted at the IC Bookstore, the Recreation Center, vending machines, and some off-campus dining locations.
For more information on how to sign and add funds to ID Express, visit: www.ithaca.edu/bursar.
ID Express can be used everywhere Bonus Bucks are accepted, as well as the library and many off campus locations including The Connection, D.P. Dough, Italian Carry Out, Jade Garden, Papa John's, Rogan's Pizza, Sammy's Pizzeria and Restaurant, and Wings Over Ithaca.
**Please note Bonus Bucks and ID Express can be on your account at the same time.**
Tips for use of Bonus Bucks and ID Express
1. If you are on a meal plan, you save the tax, or 8 percent, on purchases when you use your Bonus Bucks.
2. ID Express is a convenient way to purchase books at the beginning of the semester.
