Campus Cards Return to Significance, and With It, Opportunities for Issuers

The campus card market was significantly disrupted during the past several years as the pandemic created havoc on academic campuses around the United States, and with it, declining use. This viewpoint examines the current environment for campus cards, the technological advancements available to campuses and their students, the payment gaps created by limited card capabilities, and the financial and tax benefits that are shaping campus card use.