Wright1 Card Center | Photo by Dylan Collison | The Wright State Guardian
The Wright1 Card program has changed as of Oct. 31. Previously, if a student wanted to use the provided discount, the funds had to be on the card.
An email from Wright State Communications went out campus-wide on Oct. 18, informing students of the upcoming change.
“We’ve simplified the process to receive the discount, so it is no longer necessary to deposit funds and swipe your Wright1 Card in order to receive the discount,” according to Wright State Communications.
The email explains that the program now offers discounts where the customer can use different forms of payment. Any purchases students would want to make using Raider Cash should be done before the date of the change.
“The new format provides better discounting for students, faculty and staff. It also allows merchants to partner with us at no cost,” said Steve Adams, associate director of Wright1 Card and Vending Services. “The old format was limited to five percent discounting and required the merchant to purchase hardware upfront to in order to communicate with the Wright1 system. Due to the upfront costs, it was hard to attract new merchants.”
Adams explained that the Wright1 Card has 15 participating merchants. Some previously partnered with the program but there are new merchants joining as well.
“New merchants were acquired by door knocking at the business. Hopefully as the new program rolls out, word of mouth will attract more merchants,” said Adams.
There isn’t a cost to joining the discount program for the merchant or the Wright1 Card service.
“Merchants are only required to agree to a one-page sponsorship agreement laying out the responsibilities of each party,” said Adams.
The Wright State webpage said that as of Nov. 1, there are no longer any merchants that will accept Raider Cash. The discount programs are in effect at participating merchants at this time.
“Neither method provided revenue to the Wright1 Card office, all discounting was given to the patron. However, the new method does eliminate some administrative work,” said Adams.
Raider Cash can still be used for spending on campus. This includes copying and printing, Dining Services, vending, Barnes & Noble Campus Bookstore, the Educational Resource Center, laundry for residents only, and all PrintWright Stations.
Participating off-campus merchants include:
• DiBella's Old Fashioned Submarines
• The Flying Pizza
• Giordano's
• Hoshi Ramen
• Hot Head Burrito
• Marco’s Pizza
• McDonald's
• Panera Bread
• Penn Station
• Rapid Fired Pizza
• Tropical Smoothie Café
• SunKissed Tanning & Beauty Salon
The program is actively searching for more merchants to participate.
“As students, faculty and staff visit their favorite merchants around campus, ask them about partnering with the Wright1 Card. Help get the word out and grow the program to benefit Wright State’s community and local merchants,” said Adams.
Wright1 Card office is located at 238 SU and can be contacted at 937-775-5542 or wright1card@wright.edu.
