Cashless locations due to federal coin shortage

Due to the federal discontinuation of pennies, ASUCLA, including UCLA Store locations, will be adjusting how cash is accepted for payment.

Starting Saturday, January 3, 2026 ASUCLA will be transitioning to cashless operations at the below locations:

Cashless Payments

• All ASUCLA Restaurants

• U.S. Post Office Express at Ackerman Union

This transition to a cashless payment system will support faster service and more efficient operations.

Accepted Cashless Payment Methods

All cashless locations accept credit and debit cards including:

• Visa

• Mastercard

• American Express

• Apple Pay

• Discover

• Bruin Rewards, valid at UCLA Store locations only. 

• Bruin Card
  Have a Bruin Card?
  Add funds or find the closest participating location here:
  https://www.finance.ucla.edu/business-finance-services/bruincard/how-to-add-money-to-your-bruincard-account
  

Limited Cash Payments at ASUCLA operations

Cash will be accepted only at selected registers at the following UCLA Store locations. Please provide exact change when paying with cash at:

• UCLA Store at Ackerman Union, including the Market

• UCLA Store - Hill Top Shop

• LuValle Commons Store

• Health Sciences Store 

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we adapt to limited cash availability.