BearBucks Card - it's more bang for your buck

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The Bear's Den gas station and mini-mart on Dave Ward is now accepting BearBucks! You can use BearBucks there for gas, convenience items, and food from the store and restaurant! Pizza Hut on Salem Rd is now offering specials just for UCA students. They are extending their buffet hours until 2.30 on Tuesday and Thursday, so that UCA student can take advantage of the low-priced, all-you-can-eat buffet during X-Period. The buffet is open to everyone, but BearBucks users will receive an extra benefit: BearBucks users who purchase an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet will receive a free drink! No coupon needed; just ask for the BearBucks deal.

Additionally, Pizza Hut will offer 'Home Game Day' specials for UCA fans. On days the UCA football and men's and women's basketball teams have home games in Conway, Pizza Hut will have large 1-top pizzas for just $8.99! This special runs all day! No coupon is required, but customer must ask for the "Game Day Special" to receive this pricing. Use your BearBucks at Pizza Hut and The Bear's Den today!

"There is a lot you can do with the NEW University of Central Arkansas BEARBUCKS Card."

Your UCA I.D. Card has a new name and added functions! It is now called the BEARBUCKS CARD and in addition to being your I.D. Card, the BearBucks Card is a convenient, easy, and safe way to make purchases and use services on UCA's Campus.

Your BearBucks account is a prepaid, declining balance purchase plan, administered by the UCA OneCard Office. Upon your initial deposit, the OneCard System establishes an electronic cash balance in your name and with your identification number. Your sales transactions will be debited from your BearBucks account.

Your BearBucks Card may be used for:

• Copies and laser printing in the Torreyson Library.
• Bookstore purchases.
• Purchases at all UCA food services locations.
• Purchases from reader-equipped vending machines on campus.
• Pizza Hut on Salem Road

DISCLOSURE OF ACCOUNT INFORMATION TO THIRD PARTIES

The UCA OneCard Office will not disclose account information to third parties.

CONFIDENTIALITY

Your BearBucks account and personal information will be kept strictly confidential. Outside parties will not have access to any information about you, your account, or the purchases you have made.

DISCLAIMER

The UCA BearBucks Card is the property of the University of Central Arkansas. It should be carried at all times while on campus and presented to University officials upon request. CARDS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE and may only be used by the person the card was issued to. Unauthorized use, alteration, or duplication for fraudulent use warrants confiscation and/or disciplinary action. Cards become invalid upon termination of affiliation with the University of Central Arkansas and must be surrendered upon request.

University of Central Arkansas
One Card Office
201 Donaghey Avenue
Bernard Hall, Room 403
Conway, AR 72035
501.450.5818

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS A BEARBUCKS CARD?

The UCA BearBucks Card is the official identification and on-campus debit card. The BearBucks Card is the property of the University of Central Arkansas and should be carried with the cardholder at all times.

MAY ANYONE USE MY CARD?

The BearBucks Card is not transferable. Altering or lending the card may subject the cardholder to disciplinary action. Only the person pictured on the BearBucks I.D. Card will be allowed to use the Card, although you may use the card to buy items for other people if you wish.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MY BEARBUCKS CARD?

The BearBucks Cardholder is responsible for monitoring the debit transactions at the time of the sale and for monitoring the current account balances.

MAY I CHARGE ON MY BEARBUCKS CARD?

No. The BearBucks Card is NOT a Credit Card. You may only purchase items if you have that amount of money in the account at that time. Purchase returns will be credited to the cardholder's BearBucks account.

MAY I TAKE CASH OUT OF MY ACCOUNT?

No. Cash refunds and withdrawals are not permitted. The BearBucks Card is not an ATM card; it is for purchases only.

HOW MANY TIMES CAN THE CARD BE USED?

There is no limit on the number of times the BearBucks Card can be used or the dollar amount of any transaction, as long as the purchase amount does not exceed the balance in the BearBucks account.

WHAT IF I LOSE MY CARD?

Lost, stolen, or misplaced BearBucks Cards MUST be immediately reported to the OneCard Office located at:

Bernard Hall, Room 403
(phone: 450.5818)

or

Student Accounts in McCastlain Hall
(phone: 450.5015)

Business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 - 4:30.
After hours or on weekends, your card can be deactivated on the OneCard website found at https://bearbucks.uca.edu/1card/.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO REPLACE MY BEARBUCKS CARD?

There is a replacement fee of $10.00 per card for lost, stolen, or misplaced cards. If your missing card is found after a replacement card has been issued, the old card needs to be destroyed, as it is no longer useable due to deactivation. Purchases will not be allowed with a deactivated card.

HOW AND WHERE DO I MAKE DEPOSITS?

Deposits into your BearBucks account may be done in the OneCard Office in Bernard 403 or at the Student Accounts Office in McCastlain Hall. The initial minimum deposit is $25.00. Cash, check, or money orders will be accepted as the method of payment. There are also Automatic Deposit Machines (ADM's) located in Torreyson Library, the Student Center Food Court, and Christian Cafeteria. Deposits to the ADM's may be made with cash or credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Diners Club). Credit or Debit card deposits can also be made on the OneCard server located at https://bearbucks.uca.edu/1card/.

WHAT HAPPENS TO MY BEARBUCKS ACCOUNT BETWEEN SEMESTERS?

Nothing! Your BearBucks account balance will carry over and be available as long as you are a student.

WHAT HAPPENS IF I DON’T USE ALL THE MONEY I'VE DEPOSITED INTO THE ACCOUNT?

Refunds may be applied for by the BearBucks cardholder, in person or in writing at the end of the semester in which they graduate or anytime during the semester if the cardholder officially withdraws from classes at UCA. There will be a $30.00 administrative fee upon closing your BearBucks account.

For more information, email BearBucks@uca.edu