PolarExpress and Wells Fargo agreement ending

April 19, 2021

University Relations

The PolarExpress card will be reverting to one magnetic stripe as the Wells Fargo contract ends. Access to your Wells Fargo account through your PolarExpress card will discontinue around June 30. Those who have linked their Wells Fargo account to their PolarExpress card will receive communication from Wells Fargo concerning this change and any actions that might be needed.

While the Wells Fargo ATM in the Wood Center will be staying, the ATM in the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex is scheduled to be removed at the end of April. UAF is currently reviewing options for another ATM location.

The PolarExpress card is the permanent identification card for students, staff and faculty of the university. The card includes the cardholder’s name, photograph and University of Alaska identification number. There will be no interruption of service, and the blue mag stripe on your current PolarExpress card will continue to be valid for all campus privileges.

Questions about PolarExpress cards may be directed to the UAF Office of the Bursar via email at uaf-bursar@alaska.edu or by calling 474-7384.