Functions
The BFHcard is a multifunctional card that can be used for a wide range of applications. It should be borne in mind that different functions are available depending on the location.
Students and staff of the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH receive a BFHcard. The BFHcard is a student and staff ID card and features a wide range of useful additional functions. The card in credit-card format is handed to BFH employees in person. Students receive the card on commencement of their studies.
The BFHcard is a multifunctional card that can be used for a wide range of applications. It should be borne in mind that different functions are available depending on the location.
Students and staff can use the BFHcard as an ID card and to benefit from special offers.
The BFHcard can be used as library ID in the BFH libraries and the swisscovery libraries.
You need to have a swisscovery-account to borrow, order and reserve books. Register for swisscovery here. You log in with your SWITCH edu-ID and give permission for your personal data to be passed on to the library system. Registration is free.
If you already have a swisscovery account, you can also enter the code of the BFHcard. As a user you can manage your library cards yourself. The code can be found on the back of the BFHcard below the barcode. Use this Link: Library Card Management (SLSP)
The BFHcard can be loaded wherever you are, simply, quickly and without cash. With Polyright Cashless you can top up your BFHcard balance via online banking, TWINT or credit card.
Once it has been loaded with cash, the BFHcard can be employed as a means of cashless payment for goods and services at designated devices. It is currently not yet possible to use the card to pay in canteens or purchase items from snack machines; this will be introduced gradually on a location-by-location basis. The BFHcard can be used to make printouts and copies at public multi-function devices. Rates:
Format | Rates (CHF) |
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A4 b/w single-sided | 0.12 |
A4 b/w double-sided | 0.20 |
A4 colour one-sided | 0.30 |
A4 coulour double-sided | 0.56 |
A3 b/w single-sided | 0.20 |
A3 b/w double-sided | 0.36 |
A3 colour one-sided | 0.50 |
A3 colour double-sided | 0.96 |
Scanning jobs are free.
The BFHcard grants out-of-hours access to BFH buildings, premises and parking areas with electronic access control. Access is determined by the holder’s personal authorisations.
All students registered at the Bern University of Applied Sciences BFH receive an ID card in the form of a BFHcard. For lecturers and employees, the BFHcard serves as an employee ID card. The BFHcard contains a chip that allows a range of additional functions. The card is handed to BFH employees in person. Students receive the card on commencement of their studies.
With the first use of the BFHcard, the cardholder accepts the terms and conditions of use which he/she received together with the card.
No particularly sensitive personal data under the terms of Article 3 of the Cantonal Data Protection Act of 19 February 1986 (KDSG; BSG 152.04) is stored on the card chip or in the BFHcard system. The card number saved on the card is the only means of identifying the card and its holder.
The cardholder must activate the BFHcard at a validation machine before use.
Students receive a BFHcard, which is valid until the date shown on the card. This card must be validated each semester.
Lecturers and employees are not required to validate the BFHcard regularly. The card remains valid until the end of the period of employment.
The BFHcard can be loaded wherever you are, simply, quickly and without cash. With Polyright Cashless you can top up your BFHcard balance via online banking, TWINT or credit card.
The first card is free. Having the card blocked or reactivated is likewise free of charge. In the event of loss, theft or damage to a card as a result of improper use, a fee of CHF 30.– will be charged for the issuing of a replacement card.
If the card is lost, the cardholder is obliged to block it immediately online. Access to the cardholder’s personal user account shall be possible following authentication with the BFH username and password. Once it has been blocked, all of the card’s chip functions will be deactivated immediately.
After blocking of a lost card or notification of a defective card, a new card must be ordered from the relevant support office. If the defective/lost card has remaining credit, this will automatically be transferred to the replacement card. A replacement card is usually issued within 48 hours.
Further information can be found in the terms and conditions of use.
You can validate or charge your BFHcard at the stations.
Departement/Division | Location | Description |
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BFH-AHB | Biel, Solothurnstr. 102 |
Building C, main entrance |
BFH Health | Bern, Schwarztorstr. 48 |
Ground floor, foyer |
BFH-HKB | Bern, Fellerstr. 11 |
Ground floor east entrance |
BFH-HKB | Bern, Ostermundigenstr. 103 | Ground floor |
BFH-HKB | Bern, Papiermühlestr. 13a |
Lobby |
BFH-HKB Theatre | Bern, Zikadenweg 35 |
Building C, second floor |
BFH Social Work | Bern, Hallerstr. 10 |
Lower ground floor, canteen HalleR |
BFH-HAFL | Zollikofen, Längasse 85 | Ground floor, annexe main entrance |
BFH-TI | Biel, Quellgasse 21 |
Main building, main entrance |
BFH-TI | Burgdorf, Jilcoweg 1 |
Entrance to canteen |
BFH-TI | Bern, Wankdorffeldstr. 102 |
1st floor |
BFH-TI BFH-AHB |
Burgdorf, Pestalozzistr. 20 |
Building B, entrance |
BFH Wirtschaft | Bern, Brückenstr. 73 |
In front of the library |
Departement/Division | Location | Description |
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BFH-AHB |
Biel, Solothurnstr. 102 |
Building A, lobby |
BFH-HAFL |
Zollikofen, Länggasse 85 |
Ground floor, right |
BFH-HKB |
Bern, Fellerstr. 11 |
Steps to 1st floor |
BFH-HKB |
Bern, Papiermühlestr. 13a |
Lobby |
BFH-HKB |
Bern, Zikadenweg 35 |
Building C, 3rd floor |
BFH Gesundheit |
Bern, Schwarztorstr. 48 |
Ground floor |
BFH Gesundheit |
Bern, Murtenstrasse 10 | Lobby |
BFH Soziale Arbeit |
Bern, Hallerstr. 10 |
Lower ground floor, canteen HalleR |
BFH-TI |
Biel, Quellgasse 21 |
Main building, 3rd floor |
BFH-TI |
Biel (Rolex), Höhenweg 80 |
N200 behind the canteen |
BFH-TI |
Burgdorf, Jlcoweg 1 |
Entrance to canteen |
BFH-TI |
Bern, Wankdorffeldstr. 102 |
1st floor |
BFH-TI |
Burgdorf, Pestalozzistr. 20 |
Building B, entrance |
BFH Wirtschaft |
Bern, Brückenstr. 20 |
In front of the library |
The layout of the BFHCard is the same for all BFH associates, but the information printed on front and back of the card differs:
Here you will find answers to frequently asked questions about the BFHcard.
If the card is lost, the cardholder is obliged to block it immediately online. Access to the cardholder’s personal user account shall be possible following authentication with the BFH username and password. Once it has been blocked, all of the card’s chip functions will be deactivated immediately. Any credit remaining on the lost card is transferred to the new card. If you use your BFHcard as a library ID card, please remember to inform your library if you lose your card.
Yes, the responsible support office can reactivate a blocked card. This requires that the cardholder takes his/her BFHcard along to the responsible support office in person.
Defective cards must be returned to the responsible support office. On weekdays the card will generally be replaced within 48 hours. The credit balance will be transferred to the new card. If the defect clearly hasn't been caused by the cardholder, a replacement card is issued free of charge.
When a card is validated, depending on the user category, different data are printed onto the rewriteable (TRW) foil at the lower edge of the card (for example, department, division, course of study, period of validity, etc.). Validation is carried out at validation machines, which are generally located in the building foyer.
Students: the period of validity is limited to the current semester. The card needs to be revalidated at the start of each semester.
Lecturers/employees: the card remains valid until the end of the period of employment.
Students can keep their card when they have completed their studies. Lecturers and staff must hand in the BFHcard when they leave. Any remaining credit balance may be reclaimed within 30 days of graduation or termination of the employment relationship at the designated locations.
The BFHcard must be treated like cash and kept in a safe place. Any person in possession of a BFHcard is authorised to use the card's functions. Risks associated with misuse or loss of a card shall be borne exclusively by the cardholder. The BFH accepts no liability for loss or damage arising from misuse.
Various support centres are available for staff/lecturers and students:
Please apply to the relevant secretariat.
The support office is available to assist you in the following matte
Departement/Division | Location |
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Engineering + Information Technology |
Biel, Quellgasse 21, room OU02 |
Engineering + Information Technology |
Bern, Wankdorffeldstr. 102, Reception |
Engineering + Information Technology |
Burgdorf, Pestalozzistrasse 20, room B052 |
Architecture, Wood + Civil Engineering |
Burgdorf, Pestalozzistrasse 20, room B052 |
Architecture, Wood + Civil Engineering |
Biel, Solothurnstrasse 102, room C08 |
Business |
Bern, Brückenstrasse 73, Secretariat |
Health |
Bern, Murtenstrasse 10, Facility Manager's office |
Social Work |
Bern, Hallerstrasse 10, Reception |
Bern University of the Arts |
Bern, Fellerstrasse 11, Ground floor, room 137 |
School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences |
Zollikofen, Länggasse 85, Bauten + Technik |
Services |
Bern, Falkenplatz 24, Reception |