Boston University does not allow credit/debit card purchases at several on-campus dining locations. At the George Sherman Union neither the food court, Pinkberry or Starbuck franchise accepts items to be purchased with credit or debit cards. Other locations including Einstein Bros. Bagel at the College of Art and Science Building do not allow items to be purchased with credit or debit cards.

The University’s reason to not allow credit and debit card scanners has to do with liability of stolen information and added expenses. Students, staff, and visitors’ only option is to pay by convenience/dining points or cash. Rejecting credit/debit cards at on-campus dining locations causes unnecessary inconvenience and wastes dining/connivance points. This petition’s goal is to raise support and show Boston University school officials that this change is necessary. Sign your name if you would like the University to change its policy on allowing these stores to accept credit/debt cards.