Current or Prospective Merchants

CatCash, previously known as the Plus Account, began offering students and employees the opportunity to purchase goods and services at participating locations off campus during the Fall 2005 semester. There are 32,000 students and 15,000 employees that have access to a CatCash Account. It is currently accepted on campus and at many businesses off campus.

Vendor Application Information

Once a vendor's application has been approved, each location accepting CatCash will need to purchase a Verifone Tranz 330 or 380 through the CatCash Office.

The CatCash Office will charge a $35 annual fee and a small percentage on each sale.

If you would like more information about the CatCash Off-Campus Program, please fill out the Vendor Application.

* Please note, alcohol, gift cards, tanning services, or tobacco products cannot be purchased with CatCash funds.

Contact Us

CatCash Office

University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY 40506-0676

UKCatCash@uky.edu

859-257-6159

Hours of Operation

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (closed for lunch from 1-2 p.m.)

The CatCash Office is closed on all official university holidays.

UK Affiliated/Department Vendor Application
External Vendor Application

FAQ

Please fill out our Vendor Application. For external vendors, click here. For UK affiliated/departments, click here.

Yes, 4% for retail locations, 6% for restaurants, and 12% for pizza delivery locations.

Yes.

Please contact the CatCash Office at 859-257-6159 or ukcatcash@uky.edu.

Yes. Please contact the CatCash Office at 859-257-6159 or ukcatcash@uky.edu.

No. Payments are automatically processed on Mondays for the previous Sunday-Saturday weekly sales. This schedule may be adjusted around holidays, end of month, etc.

Payments are automatically processed on Mondays for the previous Sunday-Saturday weekly sales. This schedule may be adjusted around holidays, end of the month, etc.

CatCash is a debit program for University of Kentucky students and employees. CatCash is a feature of your WildCard Student UKID or Employee UKID. CatCash is widely used on campus and off campus for food, bookstores, printing, copying, prescriptions, and much more. UK campus printing may only be accessed with CatCash.

Window/door stickers

Credit card reader wraps

No. As outlined in the Off-Campus Vendor Merchant Agreement, Merchant shall not discriminate between cash customers and CatCash customers with respect to the purchase price of goods and services and will not add any service charge, finance charge, carrying charge, or other charge of any kind to the cash price of any merchandise or services sold in any transaction involving the use of CatCash.

Vendors have the capability to process refunds.

If the picture on the WildCard ID does not match the customer presenting the card, do not process the transaction. WildCard ID cards are non-transferable.

For accounting issues please contact the CatCash Office at 859-257-6159 or ukcatcash@uky.edu

Current or Prospective Merchants

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Apply to be a Vendor

FAQ

How do I apply to begin accepting CatCash?

Does CatCash charge a commission/processing fee on sales?

Do I purchase the WildCard ID readers directly from the CatCash Office?

Who do I call if my ID reader is not working?

Is there a sample contract I can review?

Do I need to submit an invoice to be reimbursed?

How often will I get reimbursed for CatCash sales?

What is CatCash and how can it benefit my business?

What marketing does the CatCash office provide for my business?

Is it ok to charge students a fee for accepting CatCash to help offset the commission charged by the CatCash office?

What should I do if I accidentally overcharge someone?

What should I do if the picture on the WildCard ID does not match the customer?

Who do I contact for accounting issues?