The Action Card, commonly known as the ACT Card, is the official University photo identification card and serves multiple functions at The University of Alabama. The ACT Card is used for access to:
- NCAA athletic events
- University Libraries (for checking out materials)
- University recreation facilities, including the Student Recreation Center and pool, the Robert E. Witt Student Activity Center, and the Aquatic Center
- Computer labs, the Student Health Center and Pharmacy, campus entertainment events, and the MyTickets program for student football tickets
- Door access for residence halls and University facilities
Action Card accounts function similarly to a prepaid checking account. With funds deposited in advance, cardholders may use the ACT Card to make purchases at participating locations. The University offers three types of Action Card accounts: Bama Cash, Dining Dollars, and Meal Plans. Bama Cash is an optional account that allows students to make purchases at a wide variety of on- and off-campus locations once funds are deposited. Additional details about all account types are available on the Action Card website at actcard.ua.edu.
To receive an ACT Card, students must submit a photo and valid identification document through the online photo submission portal at actcard.ua.edu/photosubmit. After receiving an approval email to their Crimson email account, students may download the mobile ACT Card to their personal device. Instructions and additional information about the Mobile ACT Card are available at actcard.ua.edu/mobileactioncard. The University of Alabama is a mobile-first campus, and the Mobile ACT Card serves as the official University ID and is accepted at all ACT Card locations.
Through eAccounts online at actcard.ua.edu, users can view Bama Cash and Dining Dollars balances, review transaction history, and monitor meal plan activity. Cardholders may deposit funds to Bama Cash through eAccounts using Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover. The eAccounts mobile app also allows users to check balances and add funds using Apple Pay or by entering card information directly in the app.
The Action Card Office is located at 315 Hackberry Lane inside the Transportation Hub Deck. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Students may contact the office by phone at 205-348-2288 or by email at action.card@ua.edu.