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Common Procurement Card (PCard) Purchases

Common Categories

Purchase CategoriesNotes 
Abstract or Journal Publication Fee

Domestic only

Added Jan. 2024
AdvertisementsDomestic only
Amazon PurchasesMust go through UCLA's dedicated Amazon Business account
Appreciation Gifts (includes sympathy flowers)Must follow G-41 and G-42 policies
Books/eBooks
Added Jan. 2024
Certification Fees Domestic only
Conferences (virtual & in-person)

If the conference attendee has a T&E card, the T&E card is the preferred method of payment for conference registration. If a conference attendee does not have a T&E card, a PCard can only be used to pay the conference registration fee. The registration fee must meet the following criteria:
 

  • Does not include optional meals and other travel-related expenses, such as accommodations, car rental, and airfare.
  • The associated vendor is a domestic merchant. 

NOTE: UCLA PCards cannot be used for conference registration fees from foreign merchants, even if the conference takes place domestically. 

Electrical Components
Added Jan. 2024
Insurance Premiums for Donor Events

Must follow the steps outlined in Insurance & Risk Management's Use of Donor Homes/Facilities for Fundraising web page.

Added Jan. 2024
Job PostingsDomestic only
Office Supplies
Added Jan. 2024
Professional Subscriptions (e.g., LA Business Journal)Domestic only
One-Time Online CourseDomestic only
Online WebinarsDomestic only
Professional License RenewalDomestic only
Software (see NOTE restrictions)

Domestic only. Must receive TPRM approval from IT and J-Req approval from Purchasing.
 

  • If the associated Merchant Category Code (MCC) needs to be opened after all approvals have been received, create a case with the PCard team and attach all approval documentation.
  • When reconciling the transaction in Concur, upload all approval documentation with the transaction receipt. 
Added Jan. 2024

Common Vendors 

VendorNotes
Airgas
Added Jan. 2024
BlueTriton

Excludes single-use plastics

Added Jan. 2024
Cintas
Added Jan. 2024
FedEx

Be aware of hazardous material compliance and follow each vendor's shipping guidelines. Lithium-ion batteries are considered a hazardous material and are very common.

Added Jan. 2024
Iron Mountain
Added Jan. 2024
Linde
Added Jan. 2024