Procurement Services has partnered with JPMorgan Chase to offer a limited edition PCard and Travel Card celebrating the football team’s 2023 National Championship.
Why use a PCard or Travel Card?
There are many benefits to using a PCard or Travel Card for business and travel-related expenses—both for you and U-M. Using a PCard or Travel Card:
- Provides a more secure form of payment, with the ability to track issues and address any improper or fraudulent charges with the support of JP Morgan Chase
- Eliminates the need for employees to use personal resources and seek reimbursement for U-M business purchases
- Makes submitting expense reports easier, with most expense information pre-populated and already attached to your user profile
- Eliminates the risk of taxation on late-submitted expenses
- Offers faster, simpler payment to suppliers (vs. a purchase order and invoice)
- Provides more accurate data reporting
Who should apply for a PCard or Travel Card?
Employees should apply for a PCard if they are making purchases on behalf of their department, are submitting reimbursements for hosting, supplies, and/or travel for business purposes. While all employees with a regular, active appointment are eligible to apply for a PCard or Travel Card, please check with your department, as it may have specific guidelines on who can apply for a PCard or Travel Card.
Examples of appropriate PCard purchases:
- Travel expenses (e.g., hotel, ground transportation, baggage fees, gas for rental vehicles, train fare, car rental, and travel parking)
- Hosting
- Conference fees
- Memberships, dues, and subscriptions
- Office supplies (not including furniture)
Update your existing PCard/Travel Card to the limited edition design
- To request an updated, limited edition card, please complete this form. No action is required if you do not wish to receive a limited edition card. Once requested, the limited edition card will be sent to your billing/mailing address currently on file with JP Morgan Chase, unless you specify another address on the form.
- We will start sending out requested cards in July and your card will arrive via FedEx in one to three business days. Please be aware that once this card is shipped to you, your current card will be deactivated. You will be notified via email when your current card is deactivated and your new card has been issued.
Apply for a new national championship PCard or Travel Card
If you do not currently have a PCard or Travel Card, the request process is quick and easy! You can find the detailed steps, including links to training, resources, and the application form on our website. Note: If you apply now, you will receive the standard PCard/Travel Card. To receive the limited edition card, please wait to apply until mid-July.