What Can I Buy

A P-Card may be used to purchase any goods and services for university business, subject to the limitations stated in the Cardholder Responsibilities under Prohibited Purchases.

P-Cards should be used to make university related travel reservations through iBuy+ Travel .The P-Card may also be used for travel expenses incurred while traveling on GW business. This includes:

airfare
lodging
meals
rental cars
registration fees
other authorized incidental expenses
cash advances from banks and ATM machines (within the limits of the Travel & Entertainment Policy).

Travel & Entertainment (T&E) Expenses have rules and regulations in addition to the general rules and regulations of the P-Card Office. When using a P-Card for T&E expenses, the Cardholder must adhere to ALL GW T&E policies in order to comply with various IRS regulations. Please note: a P-Card may NEVER be used to pay for a spouse or family member to accompany a traveler on GW business unless this unusual circumstance is approved in advance in writing by the appropriate Vice President