Prohibited and Conditional Uses

PURCHASING CARD PROHIBITED USES

The following prohibited items cannot be purchased because of issues related to safety, legal, liability, budget control, or potential abuse of the card.

Advances
Aircraft
Animals
Automated external defibrillators (AED’s)
Capitalized equipment
Chartering of aircraft or watercraft
Consulting services
Entertainment expenses
Firearms and ammunition
Honoraria
Leases
Medications
Personal purchases
Portable electric heaters
Prepaid purchases
Purchase agreements
Radioactive material
Unmanned aircraft (drones)
Wearable Technology

PURCHASING CARD CONDITIONAL USES

The Purchasing Card may be used for the following items under certain conditions. For exceptions and additional information, visit Policy BS14 Penn State Purchasing Card Specific Restrictions of Goods and Services.

Alcohol
Amazon.com
Bus charters
Catering
Carpet
Cylinder gases
Equipment fabrication
Gasoline
Insurance for rented vehicles
Maintenance agreements
Meals
Memberships
Gift cards
Postage
Printing, copying, and addressing
Rentals
Online auctions (eBay, etc.)
Telecommunications
Temporary services
Travel expenses
Utilities