Participant Incentives
Prepaid Debit Cards
Prepaid debit cards (PPDCs) are commonly used withhin the Univeristy to compensate research participants for their contribution. PPDCs must be in compliance with the Univeristy's Human Participant Policy.
Warning
Research / clinical studies must have prior IRB approval to use this form of payment
Features
- An online portal (ClinCard) for convenient administrative actions like loading, tracking, and reporting on study payments.
- Secure and safe method for compensating participants (visit payments and participant travel reimbursements).
- Participants receive immediate payment for research study participation.
- Reduced payment administration.
- Increased participant retention.
Benefits to Subjects
- Worldwide acceptance of card.
- Protection against fraud with MasterCard Zero Liability.
- No bank account required for recipients of cards.
- 24/7 customer service.
- Card can be used as a PIN based transaction, with signature point of sale, or for cash withdrawal at a bank or ATM.
Requesting PPDCs
Departments must enter a Blanket Order Requisition into EFS (using supplier code: PPDC / Prepaid Debit Card). Study teams must attach a completed PPDC Study Form with the requisition. Once the requisition is approved, a Purchasing Services rep will coordinate with the department for card pickup.
Note
Payments resulting in $600 or more to a participant in a calendar year will require a W9 and social security number to comply with IRS reporting requirements.
ClinCard Links
- The U of M Administrator link is ClinCard.com. After approval Purchasing Services will send special login credentials to the study team. To add members of your study team, see below!
- The participant portal link is MyClinCard.com. Cardholders may view available balance, review transactions, and manage their account.
Revising Access
To add or remove access to Clincard Admin portal, please fill out this form and email to Purchasing Services (purchase@umn.edu).
For more information, follow this link.