Procurement Services has partnered with JPMorgan Chase to offer a limited edition PCard and Travel Card that celebrates 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, conference fees and travel parking)
- Hosting
- Conference fees
- Memberships, dues, and subscriptions
- Office supplies (not including furniture)
Apply for a new national championship PCard or Travel Card
You can find the detailed steps, including links to training, resources, and the application form on our website.