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FAST Plan funds can be connected to your Starbucks app as a payment option. App users are eligible to earn rewards and place counter and mobile orders with this payment option.

Add your FLASHcard to the Starbucks app by following these steps:

Funds can be used at all Kent State dining locations. Your FLASHcard can be used at our retail dining location kiosks by selecting FLASHcard as the payment option.

You can enroll in our text alerts for up-to-date promotions, events and opportunities. Additionally, Culinary Services will send out email communications to all FAST Plan members with upcoming promotions.

Sign up for text alerts

Bonus swipes can be used at Eastway and DI. Additionally, retail locations that participate in a meal exchange are available to use as a swipe with limited menu options. This includes Grill 72, Rosie’s, Eastway Market, Recharge, Hippie Chicken, Homeslice and Simon Cafe.

VISA, MasterCard, and Discover cards are accepted at the FLASHcard Office.

Yes. Your initial payroll deductions must be completed prior to submitting a new payroll deduction form, but you can add additional funds at the FLASHcard Office with a payment by cash, credit or debit card.

Allow one to two pay periods for the deduction to show on your paycheck. This is dependent on when your enrollment form is submitted. 

Allow up to two business days for processing new payment requests for the balance to show in your account.

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