The PCard is meant to complement, not compete with, Brown's strategic sourcing initiatives. The PCard system was implemented to facilitate the purchase of standard, low dollar value items.
PCard purchases must follow standard University policies for business expenses and purchases.
The Purchasing Card policy provides the required guidelines and procedures to ensure the proper use of the Purchasing Card. Purchasing from restricted suppliers and commodities is not permitted.
Certain types of purchases are not appropriate for and are blocked for use of the PCard. Please review the PCard Policy for more information.
PCards are available to faculty and staff. Accountholders must complete mandatory training prior to receiving their PCard. The credit card is assigned by the Bank of America to the employee yet is issued in the name of and on behalf of the University.
Brown University is liable to the Bank of America for all purchases on this corporate Purchasing Card. Use of the card does not impact the cardholder's personal credit history.
An application form is required to obtain a PCard. In completing the application, please note that the maximum transaction dollar limit is $4,999.00. A monthly and individual transaction credit limit will be established.
For questions regarding the PCard, email pcard-administrator@brown.edu.