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Payment Methods

For guidance on selecting between using P-card, PantherExpress System, and the University Travel Card, please review this payment methods comparison table (Excel) or contact Customer Service. Please pay attention to any qualifiers, such as "in travel status."

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PantherExpress System

A PantherExpress Purchase Order is the preferred method for purchasing most goods and services (excepting travel) and provides the best contractual terms and conditions to protect your department. It also helps to simplify accounting and purchase record-keeping and feeds data to the University Oracle systems used for budgeting. Learn more about the Panther Express System.
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Honoraria

As a gesture of appreciation, the University may pay honoraria to certain individuals such as members of Boards of Visitors, guest speakers, judges, panel members, peer/program reviewers, or symposium participants. 
P-Card

P-Card

The P-card (purchasing card) is a supplemental purchase method for certain types of low-value, low-risk, or emergency purchases.
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Vincent Payment Solutions & Paying Research Participants/Individuals

Vincent Payment Solutions™ is the University’s payment solution for medical study participants and other applicable individuals. Learn more

Travel Advances

Travel advances are available by exception when the traveler is in an area of the world where the Travel Card is not accepted or for extended global travel. Learn more

University Travel Card

The University Travel Card is intended for all purchases of University travel, booking, or other business entertainment expenses. Learn more
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Disbursement Form (Only for Regional Campuses)

The use of paper disbursements is only available to regional campuses, for certain unusual circumstances, and requires approval from Payment Processing.