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Apple Instructions

To set up your OWLcard on your Apple iPhone or Watch, follow the steps below. The process will require that you download eAccounts and set up Multi-Factor Authentication, if you haven’t already done so.

Important! Students must be registered for Orientation or Summer or Fall classes before the system will allow you to add OWLcard to you wallet.

Step 1. Go to the App Store and download and install the Transact eAccounts Mobile app on your iPhone.

OWLcard Mobile Checklist

OWLcard Mobile Checklist

Make sure that all the following conditions have been met BEFORE you attempt to download your OWLcard Mobile:

  1. You have an approved photo on file. Not sure? You can verify this in TUportal
  • Select Student Tools Tab
  • Select Get My TUid from the left-hand navigation.
  • If you see a photo of yourself on your OWLcard, you are good to go. If not, you will need to submit a photo or make an appointment to have a photo taken.
  1. New students must be registered for orientation or for the current/upcoming semester on a domestic campus.
  2. Your phone has NFC (specifically for Android) and it is enabled
  3. ApplePay or Google Pay is enabled

Apple iPhone Region setting is United States. ApplePay does not work in other regions.

  • Go to: General > Language & Region >Region and select United States

Apple iPhone Settings for ‘unrestricted access’

  • Go to: Screen time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Content Restriction > Web Content and select unrestricted access

Be sure to set up Multi-Factor Authentication.

Checklist complete? Let's go to set up

Instructions for iPhone and Apple Watch

Step 1 - Step 5 iPhone and Apple Watch

 

Step 1. Go to the App Store and download and install the Transact eAccounts Mobile app on your iPhone. 

 

Step 2. Swipe through the four screens and tap Get Started

Step 3. Search for Temple.

Step 4. Click Temple AccessNet login.

Step 5. Log in with your Temple AccessNet username and password.

Step 6 - Step 8 iPhone and Apple Watch

 

Step 6. Next, you will see the following screen asking you to select your phone (device) and method, continue to step 7.

 

Multi-Factor Authentication

 

Step 7. Continue with the Multi-Factor Authentication request by selecting the phone and the method (i.e. Push Notification, Phone Call, or Text Message) you wish to use. Then go to your phone and approve the request for verification. Once you verify, you will see your Diamond Dollars account balance and student print quota account balance, if applicable.

Important Reminder! Students must be registered for Orientation or Summer or Fall classes before the system will allow you to add OWLcard to you wallet.

Step 8. To continue, click Add to Apple Wallet. If you are adding an iPhone and an Apple Watch, it does not matter which is first.

Step 9 - Step 13 iPhone and Apple Watch

Step 9. Click iPhone.

Step 10. Tap Next to continue.

Step 11. Next, tap Agree on the lower right corner on the Terms and Conditions page to add the card to Apple Wallet.

Step 12. It will then take a minute or so until you see the notification verifying that your card has been added to the Wallet. When completed, tap Done in the upper right corner.

Step 13. After you have added a device, you will see the eAccounts screen. Your OWLcard photo will now appear in upper left corner. If you aren’t adding an Apple Watch, you’re good to go. You can now view your OWLcard in Apple Wallet. Also, see the tips below for using the iPhone.

Step 14 - Step 17 Adding Apple Watch

Adding an Apple Watch

Step 14. To add an Apple Watch, click Add to Apple Wallet next to Apple Watch.

 

 

Step 15. At the Add Card to Wallet screen, tap Next to continue.

Step 16. Next, if prompted, tap Agree on the lower right corner on the Terms and Conditions page to add the card to Apple Watch.

Step 17. It will then take a minute or so until you see the notification verifying that your card has been added to the Wallet. When completed, tap Done in the upper right corner.

 You can now view your OWLcard on your Apple Watch. You’re good to go. See the tips below for using your Apple Watch.

Tips for Using Your OWLcard on your iPhone or Apple Watch

Tips for Using Your OWLcard on your iPhone or Apple Watch:

  • Hold the top back of your iPhone toward the reader. Hold your Apple Watch near the reader. If you have an iPhone later than the 6 or 6 Plus, your card is set to Express Mode. This means you can simply tap your iPhone at a reader without a passcode, Touch ID or Face ID. If you’re prompted for a passcode, tap the code to access your phone. 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. Please Note: If you’re using an iPhone 6 or 6 Plus, double-click the Home button, then tap your default payment card and select your student ID. Rest your finger on Touch ID to authenticate and hold the top of iPhone 6 or 6 Plus near the contactless reader.
  • 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.
  • To display your OWLcard, open Apple Wallet.
  • To see your TUid number, go to Apple Wallet, tap your OWLcard, then tap the three dots (…) in the lower right corner and scroll down to ID#.
  • Tap (…) in the lower right corner of the OWLCard in Apple Wallet for contact information for the OWLcard Office.

Questions? For more information or contact the OWLcard office at owlcard@temple.edu.