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Gopher GOLD vs. Dining Dollars

Gopher GOLD and Dining Dollars accounts both live on the U Card, but there are some distinct differences.

Feature	Gopher GOLD	Dining Dollars
Cash Equivalent	$1.00 = $1.00 USD	$1.00 = $1.00 USD
Tax Status	Purchases Taxed	Purchases Tax Free
Deposits	Online U Card Office Cash-to-GOLD Stations	Online U Card Office
Rolls Over?	Yes, as long as there is one transaction of $0.01 or more every 12 months.	No, expires at the end of each spring semester.
Closing the Account	Can close upon exit from University, $10 closure fee	Cannot be closed

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	✅	❌	✅	❌
Campus Club (Lunch)	✅	❌	❌	❌

*lost or replacement U Cards only