Procurement Card (PCard) for State Funds

Using a PCard to purchase a variety of non-travel, business-related items reduces time and cost for both you and UB. You purchase directly from suppliers.

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The Procurement Card Program

The Procurement Card (PCard) is the preferred method to purchase non-travel business related items. They function like most other credit cards with state, Research Foundation (RF) or UB Foundation (UBF) program limitations:

  • State PCard is available for purchases up to $4,999
  • RF PCard is available for purchases up to $2,500
  • UBF PCard is availiable for purchases up to $2,500

PCards are issued as credit cards to individuals and are the liability of the university.  Cardholder's personal credit history is not reviewed or affected by issuance of a card.

  • Getting a State Procurement Card (PCard)
    4/22/24
    Using a Procurement Card (PCard) to purchase a variety of non-travel, business-related items reduces time and cost for both you and UB. You purchase directly from suppliers.
  • How Should I Use My State PCard?
    4/22/24
    The State PCard is UB’s preferred way to process memberships, subscriptions, registrations, and supply purchases related to program purpose.  It is ideal for online transactions.
  • Certify and Reconcile My Monthly State PCard Statement
    10/10/24
    State PCard holders are responsible for the monthly reconciliation of their card statements. 
  • FAQs About State PCards
    4/22/24
    Browse answers to frequently asked questions.

Contact an Expert

Email the ubs-statepcard team
Valerie Dennis.

Valerie Dennis

Asset Management, Card Programs and eProcurement

Financial Management

Phone: 716-645-2604

Email: vlb5@buffalo.edu

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