Deposits
All OHIO community members who have an ID card already have a Bobcat Cash account available to deposit funds. Deposits can be made using (credit card), via eAccounts Mobile (Apple Pay), via the student's MyOHIO Student Center portal (credit card or eCheck), via a Student Accounts Authorized User Portal (credit card or eCheck), or by mail to the Office of the Bursar. Funds deposited using eAccounts will be available immediately, while funds deposited through the Bursar's Office or MyOHIO will not be available until the next business day after the deposit is received.
All major credit cards (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa) are accepted in both eAccounts and the MyOHIO Student Center but are subject to a 2.9% processing fee.
The MyOHIO Student Center can also process eChecks / ACH (a transfer directly from your checking account) without any processing fees or service charges. However, funds deposited using eCheck / ACH are not available until the next business day.
Step by Step Instructions
eAccounts (Account Holder) Apple Pay Deposits
To make a deposit to your Bobcat Cash using the eAccounts Mobile App, complete the following steps:
- Download the
- Tap "Add Money"
- Enter the amount you would like to deposit
- Tap the Apple Pay Icon at the bottom of the screen
- There is a 2.9% processing fee
- The funds will be reflected in your account as soon as you receive the deposit confirmation email
eAccounts (Account Holder) Credit/Debit Card Deposits
To make a deposit to your Bobcat Cash using eAccounts, complete the following steps:
- Log in to
- Locate the white box in the top left corner that displays your Bobcat Cash balance
- Under your current Bobcat Cash balance, click the link that says "+Add Money"
- Enter the amount you would like to deposit and click "Next"
- You will be directed to a secure external payment gateway to enter your credit card information and complete your transaction. There is a 2.9% processing fee.
- The funds will be reflected in your account as soon as you receive the deposit confirmation email
eAccounts (Guest) Credit/Debit Card Deposits
eAccounts allows guest deposits to be made to any cardholder account by a third party using the following steps:
- On the Bobcat Cash homepage, click the button
- Click the "Make a Guest Deposit" button below the green Sign In box
- You will be prompted to enter the recipient's last name and 91探花 email address
- If the information entered matches a customer in our system, you will be presented with a deposit page to specify the amount you would like to deposit
- Once you complete the deposit information, you will be directed to a secure external payment gateway to enter your credit card information and complete your transaction. There is a 2.9% processing fee.
- After entering your credit card and billing information, click the 鈥淪ubmit鈥 button in the bottom, right-hand corner of the gateway box
- Confirm the information is correct on the 鈥淐onfirm Guest Deposit鈥 screen and click the 鈥淢ake Deposit鈥 button at the bottom
- If you wish to receive a receipt, enter your email address (or multiple) in the text box(es) provided and click the 鈥淪end Receipt鈥 button at the bottom
- The funds will be reflected in the recipient's Bobcat Cash account as soon as you click the "Make Deposit" button at the bottom of the payment confirmation screen
MyOHIO Student Center & the Authorized User Portal (eCheck)
To make a deposit through MyOHIO, complete the following steps:
- Log in to the or the Authorized User Portal
- Select the "Accounts" tab
- Select the "Make a Payment" link under the "Finances" section
- Click on the "Bobcat Cash" link
- Complete your payment information and submit the transaction. You can use eCheck (no service fee) or credit/debit cards (2.9% processing fee).
- Funds deposited through MyOHIO will not be reflected in your account until at least the next business day
Mailing a Check or Money Order
A mailed check or money order payment is also accepted but will take the longest amount of time to post to the student's account.
- Make payable to 91探花
- In the available memo section, specify "Bobcat Cash" and the student's PID
Mail to:
Bursars Office
P.O. Box 960
010 Chubb Hall
Athens, OH 45701-2979.