COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center announced changes to their accepted payment methods starting May 15 this year, primarily restricting the use of cash and checks.

What You Need To Know

  • OSU Wexner Medical Center is changing their payment methods starting May 15

  • Use of cash and checks will be much more reastricted

  • You can also still pay online, by phone or via mail

They will be accepting payments through credit and debit cards as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay.

They will only be accepting cash and checks at their Central Cashiering Office at 107 Doan Hall, located at 410 W. 10th Ave. It is open from 8 a.m. until 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday.

They also have Reverse ATMs at various locations, allowing users to deposit cash and receive a prepaid card with that amount in return.

You can also pay your bill online here, via phone at 614-293-2100 or by mail. You can send a check to the following address: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, P.O. Box 933020, Cleveland, OH 44193-0031.

As to why they are limiting cash and checks, a post on the website reads: “Reducing usage of cash and checks is safer, cleaner (cash being touched by many people harbors germs and viruses) and more efficient for our patients, visitors, and staff.”