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The commercial card services contract is a multistate competitive procurement. It’s led by Washington state on behalf of and in collaboration with states participating in NASPO ValuePoint. This contract was awarded to US Bank effective Jan. 1, 2021. Purchase cards, commonly called p-cards, may be used anytime your agency needs to buy goods and services. Using p-cards improves efficiency, flexibility, and reduces costs in the procurement process.
Learn more about US Bank’s purchase card services.
The annual Washington State Purchase Card Virtual Forum was held on Oct. 24, 2024. This event was a great source of up-to-date P-Card information, industry news, and U.S. Bank enhancements and resources.
Featured topics from the forum include:
WA-State Purchase Card Program Performance Overview – U.S. Bank
Effective Audit Strategies for Purchase Card Management – SAO
Fraud or Dispute: When, Why, Best Practices – U.S. Bank
Read the presentation slide deck from the event.
A purchase card makes buying goods and services easier for your agency. Using a purchase card also allows your agency to:
Purchase card users earn rebates based on how much they spend with their purchase card. Rebates are paid back to participating agencies quarterly and annually.
US Bank changes rebates for Amazon purchases.
Effective Jan. 1, 2021.
The Institute of Commercial Payments (IOCP), formerly the NAPCP, a professional association for the commercial card and payment industry, offers a reduced membership rate for our customers. Use code H0NQ9GVA2028 (expires October 2025) to pay an annual Associate Membership rate of $149.00 (normally $595).
If you have issues with the discount code,email the IOCP Administrative Manager Heidi Kaliher at heidi.kaliher@iocpnow.com for assistance.
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This policy applies whenever state issued credit cards or similar methods are used to make purchases. State
issued credit cards, used by agencies to pay for goods and services, improve efficiency, flexibility, and
convenience related to purchasing goods and services.
Purchase card program support and guidance
Phone 360-489-4354
Email michael.lix@des.wa.gov
Purchase card contract info
Phone 360-407-9219
Email julie.aalberg@des.wa.gov
CPS Relationship Manager
Phone 480-714-6274
Operations Account Manager
Phone 855-250-6421, Ext: 156-6269
Email greggory.reid@usbank.com