Office of the Comptroller

Where Can I Use It?

WHERE TO USE VIDEO

The Redbird Card is accepted on the Illinois State University campus, including the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in the Bone Student Center and the Alamo II Bookstore.

Locations Accepting the Redbird Card for Purchases

Access the Location sheet for more information. Faculty/staff and retirees have only one account on their ID card – The Redbird Debit Account. The Redbird Debit Account is accepted everywhere the ID card is accepted for purchases.

Locations Using Redbird Card for Verification

There are a number of locations and events on campus that require student verification for admittance. Therefore, these locations and events have been equipped with ID Card readers to accomplish this task. Your card will either be swiped through a card reader or you will be asked to show your ID Card.

  • Check cashing at Bone Student Center and Cashier's Office
  • University Golf Course
  • OUTDOOR Store
  • Capen Cinema
  • Computer Labs
  • Health Services for flu shots
  • For purchasing tickets at the Bone Student Center Box Office at faculty/staff rates
  • Recreation Services
  • Admittance to some athletic events
  • Admittance to some theatre events
  • Library books and materials check out
  • Some off-campus locations for State employee discounts
  • Free bus service with Bloomington-Normal Public Transit

 

Where the ID card is currently NOT Accepted for Purchases

  • Box Office Ticketmaster (Box Office does accept ID for other purchases)
  • Capen Cinema
  • Recreation Services on Beech Street
  • Illinois State University Golf Course
  • PIP Printing
  • Pharmacy

The ID Card is not an ATM Card.

You cannot withdraw cash from your Redbird Debit Account.