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PCard

About

The MSU PCard, a MasterCard® product, is designed to allow for the direct procurement of low-dollar, low-risk purchases by faculty and staff through the use of a credit card. The PCard program increases efficiency by eliminating the need for small dollar requisitions, disbursement vouchers and petty cash funds.

A Michigan State University PCard

Questions? Contact the PCard team at (517) 884-6080.

Card missing? Follow our Job Aid on Reporting a Lost or Stolen PCard.

PCard purchases result in quicker turnaround time, greater flexibility in ordering, and reduced paperwork. The PCard is to be used for purchases up to or equal to $5,000 (with a monthly spending limit of $25,000).* There are restrictions with the use of the PCard (i.e. personal use, travel, capital assets, radioactive material, etc.). For a complete list of the restrictions, as well as other information regarding the PCard, see the PCard Manual.

Card applications are submitted through the Finance System. Prior to issuance of a PCard, prospective cardholders are required to complete online training. Financial transactions are processed in the Finance System.

*PCard cardholders may apply for an extended single purchase limit of $9,950 (with a monthly spending limit of $50,000) with fiscal officer approval.

PCard Training Video

This video explains how to use an MSU PCard (50:41).