<p>I guess this question is for current or former Brown students or parents. Wondering how much money to put on a Bear Bucks card, or is it even worth it? Do students use this card to purchase books for classes? Does the laundry only take the Bear Bucks card? Thanks.</p>
<p>You need it for laundry, definitely, so you should put some money on your card. It’s got no benefit on a normal debit/credit card when it comes to buying books for class, so I don’t use it for that. I’d just put about $50 on it at the beginning of freshman year and see how long it lasts. You can also use it to buy food at the eateries/campus market if you don’t have any points.</p>
<p>Great, thanks.</p>