Is Crimson Cash being discontinued?

When is the cutoff date? Where do I get a refund? What are my alternatives for printing and photocopies? 

The libraries have used Crimson Cash primarily for printing and photocopying, and we'll be transitioning to a new payment method this summer. Harvard has been retiring Crimson Cash over the last year. 

The last day to use your Crimson Cash in Harvard Library is June 30, 2025. New print and copy instructions will appear in these FAQs as information becomes available. If you are in the library, check with a Circulation desk for updates and assistance with our print and copy options. 

For more information on Crimson Cash retirement, check out the Crimson Cash Retirement FAQs on the Crimson Cash site.

According to the site:

  • Harvard ID holders can apply for refunds through June 30, 2026. 
  • Crimson Cash's "white cards," cards that hold funds in lieu of an ID, cannot be refunded. 
  • Students can use Crimson Cash for GrubHub through August 25, 2025 
  • Contact Crimson Cash with further Crimson Cash questions.

Service Alert:
  • Ask a Librarian services, including chat and email, will be suspended from December 21, 2024 through January 1, 2025. Queries received during this time will be answered as soon as possible following our return on January 2.
  • If you're experiencing an ongoing technical issue when you attempt to access library materials with your HarvardKey during these times, please report it to Library Technology Services.

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