What is the RATTLER Card and who needs one? The RATTLER Card is Florida A&M University’s official University Identification Card, and is a vital part of your everyday life at FAMU. Many campus services are available only when the RATTLER Card is presented. The RATTLER Card can also serve as an ATM card. These options are features specifically designed for the Florida A&M community. You can select the options that benefit your needs.
What are the two stripes on the back of the card? The ABA or the wider of the two magnetic stripes houses personalized (banking and access services) information and ATM functions. The smaller of the two stripes is the vend stripe and is used on-campus for smaller dollar purchases.
What is the vend stripe and how do I use it?
The vend stripe is like cash. Value Can be added to it at any of the Card service/Card value Centers located on campus. Simply insert the card face up with the small stripe on the bottom right side of the card, insert a $1, $5, $10, or $20 bill in the machine and that amount will be added to the card. You can put a maximum of $20 on the vend stripe. Your RATTLER Card can be used like cash at most on-campus vending machines equipped with a card reader. Adding cash to your card eliminates the need to carry cash and can actually save you money.
What if my card is lost, damaged, or stolen? Care should be taken to ensure that the card is not lost, damaged, or stolen. Because the RATTLER Card is considered an official identification card with cash value, loss of the card is comparable to the loss of a driver’s license or credit card. Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the RATTLER Card Office (850)-599-8366. There is a $15.00 charge for a replacement card
