Gopher GOLD

Gopher GOLD is money you can add to your U Card to make purchases all over campus using your U Card. The Gopher GOLD Account is the University of Minnesota declining balance account on the U Card — it is not a bank account.

  • $1.00 in Gopher GOLD is equivalent to $1.00 in US Currency
  • You do not need to sign up for your Gopher GOLD account. It is already available on your U Card
  • You must have money in your account to spend it. You cannot overdraft or go negative. You can store up to $1000 in your Gopher GOLD account.
  • Gopher GOLD is not just for students; staff and faculty can use it too!

Resources

Where to Use Financial Accounts on the U Card

Outlet Gopher GOLD Meal Plan Dining Dollars Student Account
Computer/Print Labs ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
SUA Convenience Stores ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Bowling Alleys/Gamerooms ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Library Printing ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Information Desks ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Copy & Print Centers ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
M Food Co. Locations ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌
U of M Bike Center ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Vending Machines ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Weisman Art Shop ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
University Bookstores ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅
U Card Office ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅*
Postal Stations ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌
Residential Dining Halls ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
Dining at Northrop ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌
Passport Office ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌

*lost or replacement U Cards only