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Purchase and Payment Methods

Procurement

This quick reference guide helps USI employees choose the right payment method for business purchases, services, and travel expenses. Review the categories for PCard, BuyUSI, and TCard to ensure purchases are handled correctly and comply with University policies.

PCard


Food - Restaurants/Groceries (e.g., dining on campus, Walmart)

Memberships/Subscriptions

Non-BuyUSI Catalog Vendors

Registration Fees (Virtual Events - no travel involved)

BuyUSI


Catalog Vendors (e.g., Amazon)

Chartered Buses

Construction

Contracts/Agreements with payment for services

Food - Sodexo Catering

Furniture Items

IT Equipment/Supplies/Software

Medical Equipment/Supplies/Software

Office Supplies

Printing Supplies

Scientific Equipment/Supplies

TCard


Airfare

Bag Fees

Lodging

Parking

Registration Fees (In-Person Events)

Rideshare/Shuttle/Subway/Taxi

Vehicle Rental and Fuel