Digital CrimsonCard

CrimsonCard is going digital!

Soon, you’ll be able to add your CrimsonCard directly to your Apple or Android wallet apps, providing seamless access to all the same services as the physical card.

The digital CrimsonCard will be rolled out in phases, with new students enrolling in Fall 2025 being the first to receive it.

How it will work

The digital CrimsonCard is on its way to becoming the primary ID for IU students, faculty, and staff! Once available, you’ll have the option to choose between the digital CrimsonCard, which can be added to your Apple or Android wallet, or the physical card.

Please note: Activating a digital CrimsonCard will deactivate the physical one, but both offer the same access to campus services like dining, building entry, and printing.

 

Activating your digital CrimsonCard

The digital CrimsonCard is supported on the following devices: 

Apple: iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, or later devices running iOS 12 or later. Apple watch series 1 and later devices running Watch OS 5 or later.

The digital CrimsonCard can be added to up to two Apple devices, including one iPhone and one Apple Watch, as long as both are signed into iCloud with the same Apple ID.  

Android: Android phones that run Lollipop 5.1 or higher, with NFC turned on.

**You cannot have the digital CrimsonCard on both an Apple and an Android device.** 

Current Cardholders: Students and employees who currently have a physical CrimsonCard can skip to step 2.

New Cardholders:  Login to IU Mobile and upload a headshot that meets the photo guidelines and one valid government-issued ID. Once completed, submit for approval. 

The approval notice will be sent to the applicant's IU email within 7-10 business days. The denied reason will be provided if rejected, and another photo can be submitted. 

After receiving approval, proceed to step 2.  

Instructions for Apple devices:  

  1. Ensure that you have an approved photo on file. If you are not sure if you have an approved photo, contact the Campus Card office at crimsoncard@iu.edu.
  2. Download IU Mobile from the Apple app store if you don't already have it.
  3. Follow the prompts to log in via the Duo process
  4. From the main screen of the IU Mobile app, select Add to Wallet (true?)
  5. Follow the prompts and accept the terms of service (true?)
  6. Your new ID is ready to use and can be viewed in Apple Pay
  7. Repeat Steps 4-6 for your Apple Watch

Do not delete the IU Mobile app. If you do, your digital CrimsonCard will be removed as well.

Instructions for Android devices: 

  1. Ensure you have an approved photo on file. If you are not sure if you have an approved photo, contact the Campus Card office at crimsoncard@iu.edu.
  2. Download IU Mobile from the Apple app store if you don't already have it.
  3. Follow the prompts to log in via the Duo process.
  4. Select the Add to Google Wallet button. (true?)
  5. Follow the prompts and accept the terms of service (true?)
  6. Your new ID is ready to use and can be viewed in Google Wallet. (true?)

Do not delete the IU Mobile app. If you do, your digital CrimsonCard will be removed as well.

Physical CrimsonCard deactivated immediately
Once the digital CrimsonCard is activated, the physical CrimsonCard will no longer be active.

Building access available in 10-15 minutes.
After activating your digital CrimsonCard, please allow 10-15 minutes for the digital CrimsonCard to be registered into our building access system.

Printing activated in XXXX
Printing takes XXXX to register a new device. For immediate use of print services....now sure if this is true.

Use your digital CrimsonCard to make purchases immediatley (true?)
Once your digital CrimsonCard is activated, it can be used to make purchases immediately anywhere it is accepted as payment.