BruinCard functions to be suspended for a day due to system updates

Students will not be able to use several BruinCard functions later this month for one day due to system updates.

The BruinCard service interruption will begin during spring break on March 25 at 5 a.m. and is expected to last until the end of the day, according to an email sent to UCLA students.

Students will not be able to make purchases with BruinCards at many on-campus merchants and all off-campus merchants during the update.

However, access to buildings will still be available throughout the interruption.

Students will also be unable to access most functions on the BruinCard website, such as making deposits, accessing accounts online, freezing the card, updating PIN or submitting any online forms, according to the email. BruinCards will not be printed on March 25, but will resume the following day as usual.

BruinCard holders will also not be able to check balances, purchase visitor cards or make deposits using BruinCard Payment Headquarter in Location machines. According to the email statement, the BruinCard office decided to schedule the system maintenance update during spring break to minimize its impact on students.

Andrew Torres, manager of UCLA Student Accounts & BruinCard Center, said in a separate email statement the service interruption is necessary to keep the service up-to-date and compatible with the Blackboard Transact System. He added the center also expects a service interruption next year.

The BruinCard office will be available for emergency technical support during the update and can be reached at 310-825-2336.