Protect Your card

How to protect your card...

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As your Student Identity Card is expected to last the duration of your course at NUI Galway, it is essential that you protect your card from damage or misuse.

To ensure the durability and validity of your NUIG Student Identity Card: 

• Do not bend the card. Card readers cannot read bent or cracked cards reliably.
• Do not wash, scratch or write on your card.
• Do not use your card for any purpose it was not designed for.
• Avoid exposing the card to excessive heat.
• Do not punch a hole in your card, this could damage your card and result in a replacement card charge.
• Keep away from magnets and computers to avoid magnetic damage.
• Do not tamper with the information or picture printed on the card.
• Keep the surface of the smart chip clean and free from any marks or scratches.

To prevent the identity-theft or the misuse of your card it is essential that you:

• Keep it in a safe carrying case (such as a wallet).
• Do not lend it out to others. You are responsible for your card.
• Lost or stolen cards must be reported immediately to the Student Information Desk to protect yourself against unauthorized use. Please refer to lost or stolen cards for more information.

Your NUIG Student Identity Card is your most important piece of identification while at NUI Galway so treat it carefully!!