Payment Options

Dining Locations Going Cashless

As of Monday, August 24, 2026, dining centers and campus cafes locations will no longer accept cash as a form of payment. This change aims to improve the overall customer experience by reducing security risks and streamlining operations within these locations.

The Student Center 1st floor retail locations including Starbucks, Mi Pi, Fuego Verde, ReFresh Market and HÔU JIA will continue to accept cash, along with other payment forms.

Why is Dining moving towards cashless operations?

The decision to transition dining centers and campus cafes to cashless operations was made for a few different reasons.

Over the past two years, cash has accounted for 10% or less of sales revenue from all dining locations.
By eliminating cash from these operations, Dining will be able to increase safety for employees and reduce business risks.
Cash handling protocols can be time intensive for managers and administrative assistants.

Is cash accepted for food anywhere on campus?

Cash will still be accepted at food retail locations on the 1st floor of the Student Center, specifically at Mi Pi, Fuego Verde, ReFresh Market, Starbucks and HÔU JIA.

Are there any cash-to-card kiosks on campus?

As of August 2026, WMU does not have any cash-to-card kiosks.

Accepted Payments

Dining Services accepts the following types of payment:

Meal swipes can be used at dining centers and select campus cafes that offer Meal Exchange.
Dining Dollars can be used at dining centers, campus cafes and some of the locations on the 1st floor of the Student Center, (Mi Pi, Fuego Verde and ReFresh Market).
Cash can be used at food retail locations on the 1st floor of the Student Center, including Starbucks, HÔU JIA , Mi Pi, Fuego Verde and ReFresh Market.
Credit/debit and mobile payments can be used at all campus dining locations at the door rate or the posted retail prices.