Allowable Uses
- Is the item available through the University’s e-procurement tool?
- https://www.purdue.edu/procurement/purchasing/index.php
- If the item cannot be made though the University’s e-procurement tool, first make sure it is not a prohibited item. If not, the pcard can be used
- Is it a repetitive purchase?
- If so, Procurement Services should be contacted for other procurement methods to acquire the item.
- If not, a pcard can be used
- The University is tax exempt
- But food and beverage provided by a caterer or restaurant are NOT exempt
Prohibited Uses
- Personal Transactions
- Cash Advances
- Travel & Entertainment
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Escort Services
- Capital Assets
- Personal Service Payments
- Cylinder Gases
- Fuel
- Commodities or services required to be purchased through current contracts or that are available through the university e-procurement tool
- Used at auctions or for used equipment on Ebay
- Contact Procurement for assistance with these types of purchases
- Printing Services
- Any goods or services not directly benefiting Purdue University
Pcard Manual: https://purdue0.sharepoint.com/sites/Procure/training/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx?id=%2Fsites%2FProcure%2Ftraining%2FShared%20Documents%2FPurchasing%20Card%20Manual%2Epdf&parent=%2Fsites%2FProcure%2Ftraining%2FShared%20Documents&p=true&wdLOR=cE0CE23A8%2D01FD%2D4BDD%2DB8E8%2D7753DA2B9A4A&ga=1&_ga=2%2E241267714%2E1817842428%2E1692627751%2D798322920%2E1692627751