---
type: concept
title: Credit Reimbursement
tags: [finance, administration, printing]
related: [papercut, print-management-system]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_druck_management_system_druckkostenguthab.md"]
---

# Credit Reimbursement

**Credit Reimbursement** (Guthabenerstattung) is the administrative process by which users of the university's printing infrastructure can recover monetary balances remaining in their printing accounts.

## Reimbursement Options
Users can request one of two types of payouts:
- **Full Reimbursement**: The entire remaining balance is refunded.
- **Partial Payout**: A specific amount in EUR is requested for reimbursement.

## Requirements and Workflow
The process is a hybrid digital-analog workflow managed by the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]]:
1. **Application**: An online form is used to collect the applicant's name, address, university username, and bank details (IBAN/BIC).
2. **Validation**: To prevent fraud and ensure authenticity, the system generates a PDF of the application. The request is **not valid** until the applicant has printed and physically signed this document.
3. **Payment**: Funds are transferred to the provided bank account.

This process is typically relevant for users leaving the university or those who no longer require printing services.