Members of the general public needing to pay for printing and copying services at University libraries may request a Cal 1 Guest Card at a University library public service desk or the University library Copy Center. For more information, please contact the Library Privileges Desk.
Cal 1 Guest Cards are to be used for payment transaction purposes only. They are not a form of official campus identification and cannot be used to gain access into Berkeley facilities.
Uses for Cal 1 Guest Cards
- Adding Cal 1 Card funds
- Using Cal 1 Card funds for University library printing and copying services as well as at other locations where these funds are accepted
- Reviewing transaction history
- Checking Cal 1 Card fund balance
Adding Cal 1 Card Funds to Cal 1 Guest Cards
- Your first deposit of Cal 1 Card funds to a Cal 1 Guest Card account must be a minimum of $5. An additional one-time $1 card set up fee will also be charged. The $1 set up fee will be waived for an initial deposit of $20 or more.
- After your initial deposit, you may continue to add funds (minimum of $5 at a time) to your Cal 1 Guest Card account at any time.
- Funds may be added online by credit card only.
Guest Card: Add Funds or View Balances and Transactions
Cal 1 Guest Cardholder Responsibilities
- Record your card number for future reference in case your card is ever lost or stolen. Transfer of balances associated with a card that is lost or stolen can only be transferred if the cardholder is able to provide the number for the lost card.
- Secure your card to mitigate the possibility for loss or theft.
- Report your card lost or stolen to protect the account balance. Reports can be made by providing your Cal 1 Guest Card number in person at the Cal 1 Card Office, by emailing cal1card@berkeley.edu, or by calling 1 (866) 2UCBCARD. Once you provide your Cal 1 Guest Card number and report your card is missing, you assume no further liability for unwarranted usage. Cal 1 Card staff will deactivate the account balance as soon as possible after the report is made.
- Request a replacement Cal 1 Guest Card at no cost, subject to a minimum balance. If you had a balance on a lost or stolen Cal 1 Guest Card, request fund transfer to the account associated with the replacement Cal 1 Guest Card by providing both Cal 1 Guest Card numbers in person at the Cal 1 Card Office, by emailing cal1card@berkeley.edu, or by calling 1 (866) 2UCBCARD.
Refunds
There are no refunds for Cal 1 Guest Card balances.
