Refunds, Rebates, Reimbursements

Refunds, rebates and reimbursements are funds coming to the university to offset an expenditure. Refunds and reimbursements must be deposited into the account where the expenditure came from. Supporting documentation (invoice or email request) should be provided.

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Definitions

Refunds

Refunds are credits from a vendor that cannot be applied to the original form of payment. These most likely result from a returned item or cancelation and also include overpayments.

Rebates

Rebates are credits paid to a buyer of a portion of the amount paid for a product or service.

Reimbursements

Reimbursement: Credits toward an expenditure that are unallowable or not permitted on the source of payment. For example:

  • Sales tax paid.
  • Accidental purchases.

A Reimbursement is also a credit toward an expenditure covered by an external funding source. For example:

  • Travel or registration reimbursed by another entity.

Guidelines and Procedures

State Research Foundation UB Foundation

pCard Refunds and Reimbursements

RF Marketplace

A link will be provided upon request. For additional information, reach out to ubs-rfpcardprograms.buffalo.edu.

Paper Checks

Checks should be made payable to The Research Foundation for SUNY.

If a check is made payable to another UB entity, we will send it to that UB entity for endorsement.

Deliver the deposit to:

Financial Management is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for hand-delivered deposits. The office is closed on university holidays. 

Procurement Card Administration
206 Crofts Hall
North Campus

ACH/Wire Transfer

Before receiving the ACH/Wire Transfer, reach out to nsgroup@business.buffalo.edu with supporting documentation so that the credit does not get hit with GUSF.

Learn more about ACH/Wire Transfers

Paper Checks

Checks should be made payable to The Research Foundation for SUNY.

If a check is made payable to another UB entity, we will send it to that UB entity for endorsement.

Deliver the deposit to:

Financial Management is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for hand-delivered deposits. The office is closed on university holidays. 

Accounts Payable
206 Crofts Hall
North Campus

Travel Reimbursements

Paper Checks

Checks should be made payable to The Research Foundation for SUNY.

If a check is made payable to another UB entity, we will send it to that UB entity for endorsement.

Deliver the deposit to:

Financial Management is open Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for hand-delivered deposits. The office is closed on university holidays. 

Travel Services
206 Crofts Hall
North Campus