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Pinned Article What Is the Purdue Mobile ID and How Do I Get Started?

Learn what Purdue Mobile ID is, how it works, which mobile wallets and devices are supported, and how to add your Purdue ID to your mobile wallet. This article also answers frequently asked questions about using, managing, and troubleshooting your Purdue Mobile ID.

What is Mobile First as it relates to the Purdue Mobile ID?

Purdue University is mobile-first for students. This means the Purdue Mobile ID is the primary and official form of student identification. Students use their Mobile ID to access campus services, facilities, and resources using a compatible smartphone or smartwatch. Physical ID cards are generally issued only when a student does not have a compatible mobile device or qualifies for an approved exception.

What is the Purdue ID Card?

This article provides an overview of the Purdue ID Card, including its purpose, core functions, and supporting technologies. Covers both physical and mobile credentials, as well as the July 2027 removal of magstripe technology.

What is Transact eAccounts?

This article provides details about the Transact eAccount website and app used for online photo submission for the Purdue ID Card and Transact Mobile Credentials.

What is Transact Mobile Credentials?

Purdue Mobile ID is Purdue University's implementation of Transact Mobile Credentials. Transact Mobile Credentials is technology that enables authorized users the ability to download the Transact eAccount app, add their Purdue Mobile ID to either Apple Wallet or Google Wallet, and use their iPhone, Apple Watch, or Android smartphone to access campus buildings, purchase meals, and more, the same as they would their physical Purdue ID Card.

What is Transact Online Photo Submission?

This article will show readers the transact online photo submission.