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The Griffon Card
The Griffon Card is the official identification card for the students, faculty and staff at Missouri Western State University. It offers a convenient, easy and safe way to make purchases and utilize campus services. The Griffon Card serves as the following:

  • University identification
  • Access to Missouri Western facilities
  • Allows you to participate in University-sponsored events
  • Access to non-directory student academic information or documents from academic offices
  • Access to your meal plan in the Cafeteria
  • Access to your Flex $ and Gold $ in the Cafeteria, Food Court, Deli (Popplewell Hall), Einstein Bros. Bagels (Remington Hall), CStore (Commons building) and Java City (Hearnes Center Library)
  • Allows you to check out materials at the library
  • U.S. Bank ATM and PIN-based debit card

Adding Money to Your Flex $ and Gold $
If you run out of Flex $ and Gold $, you can stop by Blum Union, Room 102 to deposit money into your gold account. We accept cash, personal checks (made out to Missouri Western State University), Discover, Visa and Mastercard. The deposit cannot be added to your student account in the Business Office.

Make Your Griffon Card the only Card on and off Campus!
You have enough to worry about in college without having to stress out about your finances. U.S. Bank makes it simple. Open a U.S. Bank checking account with great student benefits and turn your Griffon Card into your Campus ID and ATM/Debit Card -- all in one. We've made it easy for you to manage your money with the best checking account for students in the country. Learn more about U.S. Bank!

Lighten the load a little with U.S. Bank
Access your U.S. Bank Checking account by using your Griffon Card as your U.S. Bank ATM and PIN-based debit card. Plus, use your Griffon Card anywhere PIN debit is accepted nationwide.1 Whether you're at the gas pump or the grocery store, simply swipe your card through the reader, select "debit," and enter your ATM PIN code. After you approve the amount to be paid, the total will be debited from your checking account. Check with your favorite local retailers to find out if they accept PIN debit.

1See Cardholder Agreement for PIN-based network availability. Network acceptance will vary, based on location. Deposit products offered by U.S. Bank National Association. Member FDIC. ©2012 U.S. Bank.

What Are You Waiting For?
Start using your Griffon Card as your ATM and PIN-based debit card today! Simply sign up for a U.S. Bank checking account at any branch, call us at 800-US BANKS (872-2657) or apply online at usbank.com/western.

For your convenience, U.S. Bank has an ATM in the Blum Union and has five branch offices in St. Joseph, MO including two that are in close proximity to the Missouri Western campus.

  • 2701 South Belt Highway - (816) 364-7337
  • 800 North Belt Highway - (816) 364-7692

Reporting Lost or Stolen Cards
If your Griffon Card has been lost or stolen, report it to the University Police Department immediately. If your Griffon Card has been activated to act as your U.S. Bank ATM and PIN-based debit card, notify U.S. Bank immediately at 800-US-BANKS (872-2657). Lost or stolen Griffon Cards will result in a $10 replacement charge.

University Police Department
Blum Union, Room 100
816-271-4438

4525 Downs Dr., St. Joseph, MO 64507  PH: 816-271-4200
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