Use as a Payment tool

Before using as a payment tool..

the validated card must be charged with a cash amount of between CHF 10 and CHF 300 via UNICARD Cashless or at one of the Library Cashers.

The UNICARD can then be used as a payment tool within the University of Bern.

Paying with UNICARD

When paying, the card is placed on a card reader. Payment with the card is only possible if there is sufficient credit.

After the amount to be paid is debited, the updated credit is displayed. The credit available on the UNICARD can be checked at any time via UNICARD Cashless or a validation terminal. On the UNICARD Cashless and at the validation terminals, it is also possible to consult the last ten transactions.

The credit is not loaded onto the card and is therefore no lost if the card is lost.

For cafeterias and libraries: 

• Tell at the cash point if you want to pay cash or with UNICARD.
• If the credit on your card is not enough, you can pay the difference in cash. 
• If you have problems with your UNICARD, please talk to the Servicedesk.