Purchasing Card – Getting Started

To apply for a card:
  1. Fill out the Application Agreement
  2. Forward application/agreement to department head, then to unit fiscal manager for approvals.
  3. Send application/agreement to the PCard Program Administrator:
    Boston University Sourcing
    985 Commonwealth Ave., Rm 210
    Boston, MA 02215
    FAX: (617) 353-5384
  4. Complete training and/or attend training session at BU Sourcing.
  5. Read PCard manual carefully.
  6. Once the completed application materials are received, processing time is 2-3 weeks. Applicants will be notified when new cards are ready for pickup or delivery. Cardholders must sign a Release of Card Acknowledgment to have the card released.
  7. Follow card activation procedure (by calling toll-free number).
To arrange for oversight at the school/college/unit level:
  1. Complete the SAM Administrator Application and forward to the PCard Program Administrator at the address above.
  2. ReadPCard manual carefully.
  3. The PCard Administrator will contact you with further information.

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