OneCard Tips - Why Activate?

Some card recipients have asked "why activate" if they're only intending to use the OneCard for ID purposes.

This OneCard Tip notes several important things occurring during activation:
1. Confirming receipt of the OneCard. Information you provide during activation confirms that the OneCard you received is the appropriate one for you.
2. Creating your web profile with www.bearkatone.com. This site is where you report a card lost/stolen, select and modify refund options, set mailing address for future OneCards, and activate and manage the optional OneAccount.
3. Setting your refund preference. For students, university refunds are paid through Higher One. Your receipt preference is managed under Profile in Financial Refunds. More information is also available regarding refund options.
4. Optional activation of the OneAccount. The OneAccount is a checking account made available by Higher One to all card holders. You are under no requirement to activate the OneAccount, although a number of features and benefits (such as the OneRewards program) involve using the OneAccount.

The Bearkat OneCard has a number of uses and cardholders will have their own individual mix of features active on their OneCard at any given time. The OneCard itself must be activated though, even if it will only be used for identification purposes
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To activate the OneCard visit the www.bearkatone.com website, select "Enter the Secure Site," and then follow the activation instructions. Bearkat OneCard Services is happy to assist cardholders with the activation of their OneCard and selection of preferences appropriate to that cardholder.

For questions, contact the Bearkat OneCard office online, call 936.294.CARD (2273) or stop by the OneCard office in room 217 of Academic Building 3.

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SHSU Media Contact: Frank Krystyniak
Oct. 13, 2003
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