A Saint Mary’s College P card is a corporate VISA credit card issued by Bank of America, and is administered by the Purchasing Department.  P cards are available to designated employees to help facilitate the purchasing of goods up to $3000.00 without a purchase requisition (some restrictions apply).  Liability rests with the College and will not affect the cardholder’s personal credit.

Benefits of a P Card

• Elimination of POs for purchases below $3000.00 (some restrictions apply)
• Online reconciliation of transactions by both the cardholder and their designated approver
• 24/7 real time ability to see posted transactions
• More control and better oversight of credit card purchases

How Do I Get a P Card

• Complete the P Card Application
• Make sure you have all of the required signatures before turning in application to the Purchasing department.

How Long Will It Take To Get a P card

• Once your completed application has been received it will be reviewed by the Business Office.  If your application is not approved you will be notified by email within 5 business days. 
• Upon approval of your application, a credit card will be ordered from the bank and you will receive an email with the online P Card Training link.
• IMPORTANT:  Your Visa card will not be issued for use until both you and your approver have completed P card training.

Please email pcard.support@stmarys-ca.edu with any questions you may have regarding the P card program.  To get an answer immediately, refer to the posted P Card FAQs.