Consumer Services at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) continually assesses its operations to offer the best customer service. To support the best customer experience, all Consumer Services locations on the Saskatoon campus will move to a cashless retail environment beginning May 1, 2023.
Beyond offering a more sustainable, efficient process, USask students, faculty, staff and visitors will benefit from a cashless environment including, faster transactions, the removal of potential health risks from frequent cash exchanges, and safety from the risks involved with storing and transporting cash across campus for deposit.
Cashless transactions on campus account for the vast majority of all transactions, however, we understand some customers don’t use debit or credit cards. For those individuals, cash cards may be purchased from the Marquis Culinary Centre office located on the second floor of Marquis Hall. In addition, select vending machines across campus will carry Cash Cards for purchase.
The change to cashless transactions will include the following USask Culinary service locations located on campus: Marquis Culinary Centre, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Booster Juice, the Arts Cafe, and the Agriculture Cafe. Additionally, all Shop USask Retail locations which are on campus (Shop USask Bookstore and Shop USask Health Sciences) will switch to a cashless system.
Shop USask Preston Crossing will continue to accept cash.
The following payment methods will be accepted at USask Consumer Services locations across campus:
- Debit
- Credit
- Residence Cash Card (RCC) – USask Culinary locations only
- Culinary Cash Card – USask Culinary locations only
- Apple Pay
- Android Pay
If you have any questions, please contact culinaryservices@usask.ca
FAQ: Cashless Environment at USask Consumer Services
Q: Why is USask moving to a cashless retail environment?
A: The change to cashless transactions represents a move to a more sustainable, efficient and hygienic method of transaction processing on our USask campuses. Faster and safer transactions will help us achieve our goal of providing a superior customer experience at all of our USask locations. We are here to support you as we make the transition to cashless transactions and are ensuring that alternative payment options are available to those who may not have digital options available.
Q: What are the benefits of the cashless environment?
A: USask students, faculty, staff, and visitors will benefit from a cashless environment that offers faster transactions, removes potential health risks from frequent cash exchanges, and ensures safety from the risks involved with storing and transporting cash across campus for deposit.
Q: Will cash still be accepted at any USask locations?
A: The change to cashless transactions will include the following USask Culinary service locations: Marquis Culinary Centre, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, Booster Juice, the Arts Cafe, and the Agriculture Cafe. In addition, Shop USask Bookstore and Shop USask Health Sciences locations will also be transitioning to cashless operations. Shop USask Preston Crossing will still accept cash as a method of payment. This change does not apply to outlets not operated by USask, such as those in Place Riel.
Q: What payment methods will be accepted at USask Consumer Services locations?
A: The following payment methods will be accepted at USask Consumer Services locations across campus: debit, credit, Residence Cash Card (RCC), Culinary Cash Card, Apple Pay, and Android Pay. Please note that RCC and the Culinary Cash Card are only available for use at USask Culinary Locations at this time.
Q: What if I don’t use debit or credit cards?
A: For those individuals who do not use debit or credit cards, cash cards may be purchased from the Marquis Culinary Centre office located on the second floor of Marquis Hall. These will soon be available at select vending machines across campus as well.
Q: How can I pay for a cash card?
A: Cash cards can be paid for using cash, visa, debit, etc. at the Marquis Culinary Centre office and will soon be available at select vending machines across campus.
Q: Whom should I contact if I have any questions?
A: If you have any questions, please contact culinaryservices@usask.ca