{"id":383,"date":"2023-02-10T13:13:21","date_gmt":"2023-02-10T13:13:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/?p=383"},"modified":"2023-03-09T15:46:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-09T15:46:40","slug":"kents-number-one-pre-paid-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent\u2019s number-one pre-paid card"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Did you know you may be in possession of this number-one card, without really understanding its full potential? <\/strong>Yes, that\u2019s right \u2013 your ID card, also known as a KentOne card does more than just tell us who you are!<\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s all the fuss about?<\/h2>\n<p>Your KentOne card can even save you money!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cashless card<\/strong> &#8211; If you log in online to add credit to your <a href=\"https:\/\/kentuniversity.mcr-symphony.net\/login.aspx\">KentOne account<\/a>, you&#8217;ll be able to use your card to pay in a range of outlets<\/li>\n<li><strong>Library card<\/strong> &#8211; You need your KentOne card to enter, exit or borrow items from either Templeman or Drill Hall libraries<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sports membership<\/strong> &#8211; If you are a member of Kent Sport, you will need your KentOne card to access the gym and other sporting facilities on campus<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Sound good! So how do you use it?<\/h2>\n<p>The KentOne card uses contactless technology, so you\u2019ll just need to tap it on the correct contactless machine for access. It also works the same way as your contactless debit\/credit card when you use it to pay at one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kentonecard\/where\">outlets around campus<\/a>, with some outlets even offering a 10% discount when you do<em>! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>How do I put money onto my card?<\/h2>\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/kentuniversity.mcr-symphony.net\/login.aspx\">top up your KentOne card online<\/a> \u2013 it\u2019s easy! Simply create a KentOne account to get started. Once you\u2019ve logged in, you can top up your card, view your balance and track your account activity. Just check out the steps below to get started!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-389\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-388\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-387\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-386\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-385\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-384\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/files\/2023\/02\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"602\" height=\"301\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>I don\u2019t have a KentOne card. How can I get one?<\/h2>\n<p>Staff will be given a KentOne card by your school\/department administrator, prior to your first day. If you do not have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/hospitality\/staffid\/request\/\">KentOne card it can be requested online\u00a0<\/a>(you will need to obtain authorisation from your department). Students will receive their KentOne card when they arrive on campus.<\/p>\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kentonecard\">KentOne card pages online<\/a> or our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/kentonecard\/faqs\">FAQs for more information<\/a><\/p>\n<ul class=\"kent-social-links\"><li><a href='http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/&amp;t=Kent\u2019s number-one pre-paid card' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-facebook' title='Share via Facebook'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/twitter.com\/home?status=Kent\u2019s number-one pre-paid card%20https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-twitter' title='Share via Twitter'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='https:\/\/plus.google.com\/share?url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-google-plus' title='Share via Google Plus'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/&amp;title=Kent\u2019s number-one pre-paid card' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-linkedin' title='Share via Linked In'><\/i><\/a><\/li><li><a href='mailto:content=https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/unikentfood\/2023\/02\/10\/kents-number-one-pre-paid-card\/&amp;title=Kent\u2019s number-one pre-paid card' target='_blank'><i class='ksocial-email' title='Share via Email'><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know you may be in possession of this number-one card, without really understanding its full potential? 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