In general
Top-up valuecard should be redeemed as soon as possible after purchasing one. Balance is personal on the PaperCut system ie. it's tied to users own account.
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Notice 2. If one has acquired a separate copying card from Metropolia Library one must return it back when one finishes studies at Helsinki University of Applied Sciences.
Returning Value / Selling Value
One must take care of their own balance when finishing studies. Recommendation is to sell remaining value to another students.
Credit transfer (selling)
Metropolia does not refund unused credit if the balance is less than 10€. If the balance is higher than that, the unused credit can be refunded. In that case a 3€ handling fee will be deducted from the balance.
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