Gopher GOLD and Dining Dollars accounts both live on the U Card, but there are some distinct differences.
Feature |
Gopher GOLD |
Dining Dollars |
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Cash Equivalent |
$1.00 = $1.00 USD |
$1.00 = $1.00 USD |
Tax Status |
Purchases Taxed |
Purchases Tax Free |
Deposits |
|
|
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 |
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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