UW-Shared Services, Purchasing Services Delivery Team administers the PCard Program for many UW Institutions. Please find frequently used  PCard links below on the left and program information below on the right.

Questions, please email the Purchasing Services Delivery Team.

Links to common PCard information

How to Reconcile a PCard Transaction

How to Approve a PCard Transaction

UW System PCard Policy and General  Information

Need help, email: serviceoperations@uwss.wisconsin.edu

The Universities of Wisconsin PCard Program was established to provide a simple, cost-effective, and convenient way to make low dollar purchases.  Please select the topic below for guidance, or email Purchasing Services Delivery Team if your question isn’t addressed below.

  1. Click here to apply for a new PCard (Note: you must be on campus or connected to your VPN)
    1. Always select the Purchasing Card S&E and Travel option. Do not select Travel Only.
  2. Click here to self register and complete PCard Cardholder training
  3. When your new card arrives, respond to the email you received informing you that the card was created, confirming you are in possession of your card.
  4. See the next section on how to activate your card.

 

  1. To activate your card, follow the instructions on your card to activate. Of note, when asked to enter the last four digits of your social security number, enter 0000.
  2. Sign the back of your card when activating it.
  3. Do you need to request a proxy for someone else to act on your behalf in SFS? If yes, card holders may email serviceoperations@uwss.wisconsin.edu to request a proxy be added to their profile, allowing the Proxy to act on your behalf for your PCard transactions. In your email, please include the cards last four digits, plus the name and email address of the person we are adding as your proxy.

If a transaction is closed prior to verification and approval, see the steps below for acting on a closed transaction:

    • Navigate to your transaction in SFS, use the following guide to find that transaction
      • Click on Reconcile Statement. This will take you to the Reconcile Statement page.
      • If you have any current transactions, you will see a list of transactions, possibly in verified, approved, or initial stage. Click on the Search hyperlink in the bottom left.
      • Change the Statement Status to Closed.
      • Enter additional information such as Merchant name
      • Select Search
    •  Upload the completed  Transaction Approval form
    • Upload all supporting documentation
    • Enter a business purpose
    • Use you campus funding adjustment process to correct funding