Some school canteens don't accept cash, and some accept it. You can go to a restaurant that accepts cash. Generally, four restaurants in the West District accept cash, and the private window of Aoyu Hall also accepts cash. Other windows are stricter. The restaurant on the east side depends. Some people accept it, others don't.

You can also prepare small change for your classmates with cards to brush, and you pay cash to your classmates.

It is not cost-effective to apply for a card. Now all cards are swiped by mobile phone, and there will be a handling fee every year after changing a card.