The State of South Carolina Purchasing Card (P-Card) is a charge card designed to enable authorized District employees to make small dollar purchases of goods and services for the District.  The P-Card program uses a VISA purchasing card issued by Bank of America.  All entities are required to use the Bank of America WORKS payment management system to manage P-Card purchases.

The P-Card program reduces administrative costs associated with the more traditional methods of procurement and payment. Plus, using a P-Card earns the District a rebate that can be utilized towards the needs of the District.

The P-card may only be used for official District business.  Personal use of a P-Card is strictly prohibited.  The District may take disciplinary action for personal use or misuse of a P-Card.  A P-Card must be surrendered upon termination of employment or upon request of the District or upon request of the District Procurement official.

All applicable Federal, State, and District guidelines apply to P-Card purchases.  Purchases may not be divided so as to avoid established Federal, State, and District Procurement thresholds for vendor competition.  The current single transaction limit is $10,000 including applicable taxes and freight.  

All employees with access to a P-card must have a signed Certificate of Acceptance on file.

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