VolCard: Apple Wallet FAQs

• Must be an active UTK Faculty, Staff, or Student.
• Must have a profile picture on file with the VolCard office.

Faculty and Staff can add their Volcard to their Apple Wallet. We are upgrading the card readers for building access. Once a building has been upgraded, you can use your Apple Wallet for access. Faculty and Staff can use their Apple Wallet in the dining facilities in place of their VolCard.

Device Requirements:

• iPhone 6S or later, iOS 13.1 or later
• Apple Watch 3 or later, watchOS 6 or later

Express Mode is turned on by default when you add your Volcard to Apple Wallet and allows quick access to your VolCard when accessing a building, making payments, or authenticating with your ID.

Hold the top of your iPhone or the display of your Apple Watch within a few centimeters of the middle of the card reader until you feel a vibration. You'll see Done and a checkmark on the display.

Your iPhone or Apple Watch must be turned on, but it doesn't have to be connected to a network. You don't need to validate with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode, and you don't need to wake or unlock your device or open an app.

On iPhone XS or newer, Express Mode with power reserve is available for up to five hours when your iPhone needs to be charged. You can press the side button to check if Express Mode is available when your iPhone needs to be charged. Doing this often may significantly reduce the power reserve for Express Mode. If you choose to power off your iPhone, this feature will not be available.

Express Mode is not available on iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus.

1. Double-click the Home button.
2. Tap your default payment card and select your VolCard.
3. Use Touch ID or your passcode to authenticate.
4. Hold the top of iPhone 6s or 6s Plus near the contactless reader.

When using Express Mode (iPhone 7 or later), your VolCard will not be displayed with other cards in Apple Wallet for security reasons.

You can view your VolCard details, including account balances, on your iPhone by opening the Apple Wallet app or navigating to Settings > Apple Wallet > VolCard

On iPhone XS or later, Express Mode with power reserve is available for up to five hours after the device’s battery needs to be charged.

You can press the side button to check if Express Mode is available when your iPhone needs to be charged. Doing this often may significantly reduce the power reserve for Express Mode. If you choose to power off your iPhone, this feature will not be available.

You can use your VolCard via Apple Wallet on up to two different types of iOS devices using the same Apple ID.

Currently, iPhone and Apple Watch are the only two devices that support your VolCard via Apple Wallet.

When changing phones, you must remove your VolCard from the old phone before adding it to a new phone. For instructions, visit our article VolCard: Add your VolCard to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch.

The Series # for your Apple Watch can be found on the back of the Watch.

Note: Series 0 Apple Watch is not eligible for this program; Series 1 and 2 will be supported soon.

Instructions can be found on the Apple Support website.

Contact the VolCard Office at 865-974-3430 or email volcard@utk.edu.

VolCard Office Business hours | Monday – Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Apple ID Support

Reset your Apple ID Password

You can use Find My iPhone to suspend or deactivate your VolCard in Apple Wallet. Instructions for Lost/Found Apple devices and Find My iPhone are located at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201472

During VolCard Office hours (8:00 – 4:30 M-F) contact the VolCard office at 865-974-3430 to notify us to deactivate the card in the Wallet for that device. You can also flag the iPhone lost via the VolCard website, http://volcard.utk.edu

Instructions for what to do if your device has been found: https://support.apple.com/guide/icloud/use-lost-mode-mmfc0f0165/icloud

VolCards in Apple Wallet can be used even if your iPhone or Apple Watch does not have network connectivity, as the VolCard is stored on your device.

If you are having any difficulty using your VolCard to complete a transaction, contact the VolCard Office.

VolCard Office | 865-974-3430 or email volcard@utk.edu

VolCard Office Business hours | Monday–Friday from 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Mobile ID is an initiative of the VolCard Office where your smartphone can take on the functionality of your VolCard.  Anywhere you could swipe a card, you will be able to use your smartphone.

No. The service is provided at no additional cost.

Yes, a photo is required for eligibility.

• Must be an active UTK Faculty, Staff, or Student.
• Must have a profile picture on file with the VolCard Office.

Faculty, Staff, and Students can add their Volcard to their Apple Wallet.  We are upgrading the card readers for building access.  Once a building has been upgraded, you can use your Apple Wallet for access.  Faculty, Staff, and Students can use their Apple Wallet in the dining facilities in place of their VolCard.

Device Requirements:

• iPhone 6S or later, iOS 13.1 or later
• Apple Watch 3 or later, watchOS 6 or later

You will be required to log in with your NetID and Password in order to add the Volcard to your digital wallet.

If you are using express mode, you do not need to authenticate via passcode or Touch/Face ID.

If you are not using express mode, you will be required to authenticate via passcode or Touch/Face ID each time you access your VolCard using Apple Wallet.

Note: Express mode is turned on by default.

Your other device will continue to work; however, you should consider marking the missing device as lost until it is found.

Instructions for reporting a lost or stolen Apple device.

• Using a new VolCard – Once you have set up your VolCard in your Apple Wallet, you can either tap your device on the payment terminal OR you can continue to use the swipe method.
• VolCard on Apple Wallet – If you only have your VolCard via the Apple Wallet, you can tap your device on the payment terminal.

Yes, you can use your iOS device at off-campus merchants.

For assistance with building/dorm access issues, contact UTPD at 865-974-0808 (non-emergency number).