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Procurement and purchasing cards at UW-Whitewater

Guidelines for Card Use

Purchasing Card

The Purchasing Card is to be used to purchase low-dollar value items with total amount of any purchase not to exceed $5,000. Certain exceptions to use of the Purchasing Card apply:

Examples of items that may not be purchased with the card:

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Ammunition/weapons
  • Insurance
  • Flowers/gifts
  • Gasoline/fuel
  • Leases/rentals
  • Legal Services
  • Motor vehicles
  • Printing
  • Radioactive materials
  • Tax reportable services
  • Travel/meals/entertainment


NOTE: Attempting to buy from merchants that provide these goods/services will cause your transaction to be denied.

Other exclusions:

  • Cash advances (ATM or other)
  • Items, subscriptions and services for personal, non-business use.
  • Commodities and services available on mandatory State Procurement Operation Bulletins (unless otherwise noted on the bulletin)
  • Purchases from Work Centers