Gone Cashless
Steamboat is a cashless payment resort, accepting all major credit cards, Resort Charge, and Tap To Pay on your phone for all purchases in the base area and on the mountain.
Beginning summer 2025 Steamboat Ski Resort will move to a cashless resort- meaning credit card, Resort Charge, and Tap To Pay will be the only payment options for all resort operations including restaurants, food courts, retail outlets, rental stores, ticket office, etc. All major credit cards are accepted as well as Tap To Pay via Google, Samsung and Apple Pay. A Reverse ATM is available for guests to exchange cash into Mastercard debit cards which can be used anywhere a Mastercard is accepted, including locations outside of Steamboat Springs. The Reverse ATM is located in Steamboat Square in the breezeway between Timber & Torch restaurant and the bathrooms near Steamboat Ski & Sport Sheraton. You can access the reverse ATM by entering the door from the Timber & Torch deck side door (by the gondola cabin near the T&T outdoor fireplace). View Base Area Map.
We recommend guests exchange cash for a debit card prior to loading the gondola as there are no Reverse ATMs on mountain.
Guests may continue to offer gratuities to staff via cash, as well as other verified forms of payment including Venmo; please understand staff may not be able to break large bills for tip purposes.
Why cashless? We have seen a drastic decrease in cash usage since COVID and after reviewing our resort procedures and processes learned we can expedite the guest experience, protect our staff and more efficiently provide great service by moving to credit card/tap to pay. We also recognize cashless operations are becoming increasingly popular in the tourism/hospitality industry, as well as other areas where people use payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of payment does Steamboat Ski Resort accept?
Steamboat accepts credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), Resort Charge and Tap To Pay on your phone for all services and goods including resort restaurants, rental/retails outlets, lockers, activities, etc.
What is Resort Charge?
Resort Charge links your credit card to your pass so you can use your pass for payment at any Alterra Resort. You can set up Resort Charge online at www.ikonpass.com. Log on to your Ikon Pass account and navigate to “Address & Payment” section to enable Resort Charge. You can add a credit card to your pass, or anyone else’s pass that is in your account. The credit card you have on file (ie the credit card you purchased your Ikon Pass with) will be the one used for any Resort Charges; only one credit card can be put on file.
What if I only have cash on me?
Steamboat offers a Reverse ATM to change cash into MasterCard debit cards that can be used at Steamboat Ski Resort and beyond- anywhere a MasterCard is accepted.
Where is the Reverse ATM located?
The Reverse ATM at Steamboat Ski Resort is located in Steamboat Square in the breezeway between Timber & Torch restaurant and the bathrooms near Steamboat Ski & Sport Sheraton. You can access the reverse ATM by entering the door from the Timber & Torch deck side door (by the gondola cabin near the T&T outdoor fireplace).
In what denominations can I turn my cash into a debit card?
Steamboat’s reverse ATMs accept any bill types from $1 to $100 and turn them into visa debit cards. The maximum per reverse ATM debit card is $1000.
What about tips?
Guests may provide cash gratuities and can also provide tips on credit card purchases and via Venmo. Staff may not have access to cash to break large bills.
Why did Steamboat go cashless?
We have seen a drastic decrease in cash usage since COVID and after reviewing our resort procedures and processes learned we can expedite the guest experience, protect our staff and more efficiently provide great service by moving to credit card/tap to pay. We also recognize cashless operations are becoming increasingly popular in the tourism/hospitality industry, as well as other areas where people use payment.
What happens if I don’t use all the money on the reverse ATM Visa card?
Great news, the reverse ATM dispenses MasterCard debit cards that are accepted anywhere a MasterCard can be used. Whether it’s at Steamboat Ski Resort or not. You can take your remaining balance and use it at the airport, your local grocery store, online, etc.
Can I reload the card I received from the reverse ATM?
No, debit cards from the Reverse ATM are not reloadable with additional funds once the card has been dispensed from the machine.
Do the Reverse ATMs charge a fee?
There is no fee for changing your cash into a MasterCard debit card. There may be fees associated with cards that have inactive balances for more than 90 days. You can find these details on the card or online at www.RCBalance.com.
How can I check the balance on my card?
Guests can check the balance of their card by visiting www.RCBalance.com. Customer Service is also available 24 hours a day at 1-866-345-2315.
What about non-SSRC locations, are they cashless too?
Each non-SSRC location may have their own policy and approach to forms of payment. Many may still accept cash, and some may also be cashless. Please check with each outlet before assuming payments are the same.
Can I attach a credit card to my pass (or my child’s pass) for ease of cashless payment?
Yes! And we encourage you to do so. We call it Resort Charge and you can link your credit card to your pass online at www.ikonpass.com. Log on to your Ikon Pass account and navigate to “Address & Payment” section to enable Resort Charge. You can add a credit card to your pass, or anyone else’s pass that is in your account. The credit card you have on file (ie the credit card you purchased your Ikon Pass with) will be the one used for any Resort Charges; only one credit card can be put on file.
