Paying With CrimsonCash

Paying with CrimsonCash

Every CrimsonCard is connected to a CrimsonCash account. Anyone who chooses to deposit funds into their account can use their CrimsonCard to pay for purchases. 

 

 

The CrimsonCash account is a declining balance account: funds must be available to complete a transaction, and the account cannot be overdrawn.

To activate your CrimsonCash account, simply make a deposit using one of the following options:

  • Credit Card: Deposit funds into your CrimsonCash account using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, JCB, or Discover. Anyone can deposit money into your account using this option including family and friends.

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  • Bursar:  This option is limited to students enrolled at Indiana University. Students may load up to $1750 into their CrimsonCash account each Bursar term, provided the Bursar account remains in good standing and has not become past due.
  • Payroll Prepay: This option is available to Indiana University employees other than employees in a “no-pay” status. Eligible employees can add funds to their CrimsonCash account by authorizing a recurring deduction from each paycheck up to a predetermined limit, $200 for employees paid monthly and $100 for employees paid bi-weekly.

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Payroll Advance is being discontinued effective Dec. 1, 2025. New enrollments into the program are no longer available. 

 

To request a refund of your CrimsonCash account, complete the Request a Refund form (IU Login authentication required). 

If you are unable to log in or have questions about the refund process, send an email including your name and University ID number to crimacct@iu.edu. Please note there is a $15 processing fee to request a refund. The fee will be subtracted from your current balance.

Additional details about CrimsonAccounts

  • CrimsonAccounts are separate from campus meal plans and RPS Dining Services accounts; however, all can be accessed using the CrimsonCard.
  • CrimsonAccounts cannot be used to purchase alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, e-cigarettes, lottery tickets, gift cards, money orders or travelers’ checks.
  • Cash cannot be withdrawn from CrimsonAccounts.
  • CrimsonAccounts inactive for more than eighteen (18) months are subject to a monthly dormant account fee of $15.
  • If you have a balance on your CrimsonAccount, you may request a refund for a $25 fee.