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Purdue is mobile first for students, and the Purdue Mobile ID is the primary form of student identification. Students who need a physical Purdue ID card will be charged the physical ID card fee through their myPurdue account. Students who are unable to use the Purdue Mobile ID due to device incompatibility or because they require access to a location that does not support Mobile ID may submit a waiver request for review. If approved, the physical ID card fee will be waived.

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.

Purdue is retiring magnetic stripe (swipe) technology and transitioning to secure contactless credentials and Purdue Mobile ID. Magnetic stripe technology was introduced decades ago and no longer aligns with Purdue's security, access control, and credential management goals. As Purdue modernizes campus access systems and expands support for Mobile ID, contactless tap credentials have become the preferred and supported access method.

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.

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.

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.

If you receive a "Device Limit Reached" error while adding your Purdue Mobile ID, your credential is already assigned to the maximum number of devices allowed. Purdue Mobile ID can be active on one phone and one watch at a time. This issue most commonly occurs when you replace or upgrade your phone and the Mobile ID remains associated with your previous device. To add your Purdue Mobile ID to a new device, it must first be removed from the old device.

NFC is the technology that enables Purdue Mobile ID to communicate with readers, while Express Mode is a feature that removes extra steps, allowing faster and more seamless access on iPhone.

If you receive a "Sorry, Something Went Wrong" message when signing into the eAccounts app, your Purdue login was successful, but your account information has not been properly registered in the Transact Mobile ID system. This issue typically requires assistance from Purdue ID Card Operations to resolve.