What are my purchasing card limits?
Typical limits are below. However, limits may vary by department and cardholder.
Goods & Services
- Maximum value of one transaction: $5,000 including shipping, handling, and special charges
- Maximum total of purchases per cycle (16th of the month to the 15th of the following month): $18,000
Travel & Event Expenses
- Maximum value of one transaction: $3,000 including taxes, gratuities, and service fees
- Maximum total purchases per cycle (16th of the month through the 15th of the following month): $20,000
There is no limit on the number of transactions, only on the dollar amount (dollar volume).
- Goods and authorized services up to and including $5,000 per transaction (including delivery, shipping, or special handling), and/or
- Travel and group meal/meeting expenditures up to $3,000 per transaction (including applicable taxes, fees, and gratuities)