Add money online

Add money to an account online with a credit card or a bank card with a VISA, Mastercard, or AMEX symbol on it.

Online deposits are the fastest, easiest way to add money to your Cal 1 Card debit account. Deposits are made with a credit card, and will show up as an ordinary transaction on your statement. Your funds should be available in your Cal 1 Card debit account within 10 minutes.

Please review the debit account Terms and Conditions before proceeding.

Add money by mail

Add money to an account through mail with a check.

Download this payment form (.pdf) to add money to a Cal 1 Card debit account by mail. Please send the completed form to:

Residential Student Service Programs Cashiers Office 2610 Channing Way Berkeley, CA 94720-2272

A Student ID number or Employee ID number is required to process payment. Payments are posted to the Cal 1 Card debit account within 24 hours of receipt.

For questions, call 510.642.1524 or email busops@berkeley.edu.

Add money in person

Add money to an account in person by visiting the Housing Cashier's Office.

You can deposit funds into your Cal 1 Card debit account in person by visiting the Housing Cashier's Office, located on the second floor at 2610 Channing Way. Accepted forms of payment are cash or check. Hours of operation are 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For questions, call 510.642.1524 or email busops@berkeley.edu.

All current students, employees, and eligible affiliates are required to obtain a Cal 1 Card for access to campus buildings and/or services.

How do I obtain a Cal 1 Card?

Visit the Get Card page and carefully review the information provided.

University ID Card

Building Access

Debit Account

Meal Plan Access

Athletic Events

Recreational Sports Facility

University Health Services

Transportation Services

Please be advised that the Cal 1 Card Office no longer provides Tier 1 CalNet support services.  CalNet Support is now available:

• by phone at 510.642.4126
• by e-mail at calnet@berkeley.edu

General Information:

• CalNet overview
• Claiming your CalNet account online
• Reset your CalNet Passphrase