Flex Points and Munch Money

Flex Munch

Flex Points and Munch Money are convenient ways of paying for anything bought in Western's Cafés and Markets or Resident Dining Commons. This includes Viking Union Market and Café, Viking Commons, the Underground Coffeehouse, Miller Market, Tony's at Haggard Hall, The Atrium, Ridgeway Commons, Ridgeway Grill and Market, Fairhaven Commons, The Haven, Rock's Edge or BT (Buchanan Towers) Market.

Both Flex Points and Munch Money dollars are placed on individuals' accounts and are used with a simple swipe of the Western Card.

Balances Online

You can check your balance of meals, Flex Points and Munch Money online.

Flex Points

Flex Points come with Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze meal plans. They may be used to purchase food and amenities at any of Western Washington University's 13 Dining Services' locations. One Flex Point is the equivalent of $1. Flex Points expire at the end of each quarter, are non-refundable, and cannot be bought without a meal plan.

Munch Money

Munch Money gives customers great savings! University Dining Services offers 18.4% savings at the register whenever Munch Money is used for a purchase! This includes a 10% discount on prices plus exemption from 8.4% sales tax on all food purchases. (Non-food items are subject to sales tax.) Munch Money is easy, convenient, secure and incurs no fee.

Munch Money also enables individuals to purchase items at all campus dining venues. Students, faculty and staff can deposit money onto their Western Card to create a Munch Money account. Deposits can be made by contacting the Housing Cashier by telephone (360-650-3744) or in person (Edens Hall lobby), or in person at the University Cashier in Old Main 245. By telephone, payments can be made with a Visa or MasterCard. In-person, payments can be made by cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.

An online system for making deposits into a Munch Money account is being developed and will eventually replace the phone-in option. Munch Money deposits can be made in any amount over $1.00, with the account accessible with a swipe of the card at registers. Munch Money never expires and is refundable upon written request when graduating, withdrawing or leaving the employment of WWU.