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TCard Services Offered by University Payables Card Services

University Payables (UPAY) Card Services oversees and administers both the Purchasing Card (PCard) and Travel Card (TCard) programs and has the responsibility for issuing, suspending, and cancelling those cards.

UPAY Card Services provides the following services to units with TCards:

Coordinates with designated department card managers (DCM) to oversee and administer the system’s card programs
  • Verifies the completion of the required TCard training and certification quiz by cardholder
  • Receives electronic TCard applications and the properly-executed TCard Authorization Agreement and Application Information forms.
  • Submits approved TCard applications to the issuing bank
  • Processes and maintains in the TCard Solution (TCS) software:
    • Cardholder profile
    • New card applications
    • Card status
    • DCM assignment
  • Performs Help Desk services and activities
  • Develops and delivers card program training
  • Oversees card program compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Acts as a liaison with the bank and auditors

For questions, contact UPAY Card Services at (217) 333-6583, (888) 872-9953, or cco@uillinois.edu.

First Published: September 2012 | Last Updated: May 2024 | Last Reviewed: May 2024