government travel card limit

0000011522 00000 n 0000003733 00000 n There are two card types available to DoD Cardholders: standard and restricted cards. To assist our travelers, an official Government Travel Card, with ATM privileges, is available for personnel traveling on official government business. 0000018897 00000 n �*�"r6�f8�Q�HY�pYJ �(�PH����$���5�rUۢL I�䡳\��ZO�H. 2. Travel Services Solutions (TSS Schedule 599) linked your card accounts you are able to select which account to view from the Home, Card Details or Statements screens by selecting it from the drop-down list. 0000000856 00000 n 0000003543 00000 n (2) Mandates the use of a Government sponsored travel card for costs associated with official Government travel. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.301, the governmentwide commercial purchase charge card is authorized for use in making and/or paying for purchases of supplies, services, or construction. Credit limit consistent with mission; Government liability; Account Manager responsible for management and reconciliation; Travel Card Training. 0000004421 00000 n card for all payments of expenses related to official government travel unless an exemption has been granted in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) §§ 300 – 304 . travel card personal use, misuse, abuse or fraud to the Commander or Supervisor. Travel Card. 0000015659 00000 n Card limit - The maximum cumulative amount that can be charged to an individually billed government travel card in any one billing cycle. You are authorized to use this System for approved business purposes only. In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.301, the governmentwide commercial fleet charge card is authorized for the purchase of fuel, maintenance and repair of government owned/operated motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, and motorized equipment. 0000005834 00000 n Having this card provides your agency/organization with numerous benefits. This table shows the credit limits for standard and restricted travel cards. 3. 0000018936 00000 n trailer <<195A1B81E92C4F0BB0505D6B8FA21F5F>]/Prev 240088/XRefStm 1491>> startxref 0 %%EOF 485 0 obj <>stream Card Types • Total credit limit: $7,500 (Cash advance limit - $665) • Split disbursement mandatory • Billing statement mailed to cardholder’s address Standard Travel Card • Total credit limit: $4,000 (Cash advance limit - $365) • Split disbursement mandatory • APC “Activation/Deactivation” may be required 0000015521 00000 n This limit should be on all new cards unless agency management can justify a higher amount. Credit Limit. As a holder of the purchase charge card for your agency/ organization, you will be able to decide what to purchase, when to buy it, and from whom. A government travel charge card (GTCC) is a commercial credit card offered to Department of Defense personnel (both military and civilian) to pay for costs related to government-specific travel. GOVERNMENT TRAVEL CARD PROGRAM HANDOUT A. (10) Lower travel card limits to $1 for a travel cardholder account that is pending an investigation for fraud, waste, and/or abuse when requested by management or notified by the OIG; (11) Analyze travel card transactions and provide monthly questionable transaction reports to HSSOs and RCs for review and action; 0000002264 00000 n Cardholder Guide. A department wide default limit of $2500 dollars is set for most travel cards. 0000019119 00000 n Only appropriate uses of the CBA and IBA travel card will be acceptable while on TDY This section will give you more information about your role as a cardholder and your responsibilities when using the GSA SmartPay purchase card. For example, Level 4 A/OPC training certificates must be retained by the Level 4 A/OPC individually as well as the Level 3 A/OPC. These limits are authorized based on the type of card you are assigned. Citi Government Travel Card Program Official Government Travel has just become easier with the Citi® Government Travel Card. Regional Office (RO) Staff Responsibilities 1. Section 3: • Provide brief justification on why the credit limit is needed. The program is implemented at the local level as follows. 0000007069 00000 n The travel charge cards contain identifiers to obtain negotiated government discounts for airfare and tax exemption. 0000015265 00000 n 4. 29. In the credit card industry, Citi has set the standard for the world. In 1988, Congress mandated that federal employees use the government travel charge card for all payments of expenses related to official government travel, with some exceptions. 0000006490 00000 n Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) The Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) summarizes the travel and relocation policy for all federal civilian employees and others authorized to travel at the government’s expense. The Government Travel Charge Card Program (GTCC) is something new recruits won’t learn about until it is required of them to carry it, but this DoD-wide program is an important part of an individual military member’s financial readiness, as the military calls it. Information regarding exemption from mandatory use of the travel charge card … the Travel Card Program and describes the DHS relationship with the travel card bank, referred to throughout this policy as the “bank.” The travel card is authorized for the purchase of certain goods and services while on approved, official government travel. (Note: The limit default for a standard account is $665. • Select type of card: Standard or Restricted • Standard Account: Up to one year Restricted Account: Up to six months • Enter desired limits for credit and cash, if requesting • Enter start date and end date . §301-70.707 - May an employee use the Government contractor-issued travel charge card for personal use while on official travel? (3) Requires split disbursement to the travel card vendor. Restricted travel cards are the same in appearance as restricted cards; however, they are inactive at issuance. The credit limits for standard and restricted travel cards have different total credit limits. • Enter current credit limit (for example a standard card is $7,500 and a restricted card is $4,000) • Enter current cash advance limit if needed (for example a standard card is $665 and a restricted card is $365) • Enter desired limits for credit and cash, if requesting