The UMB Purchasing Card (PCard) program is designed to provide UMB employees with a fast, convenient, and secure way to make approved business purchases costing $4,999 or less.
A Division of Administration and Finance
UMB Purchasing Card
Slides and recording from the PCard Refresher Training October session are now available on our Events & Announcements page.
UMB PCard User's Guide
The PCard User's Guide is the main resource for anyone participating in the PCard Program. Return to this document to quickly find answers to your everyday questions.
PCard User's Guide 4.2026Percipio Training
This course will get you acquainted with state and UMB PCard requirements, as well as offer tips and tricks for day-to-day PCard activity, and finally will present contact information and other resources that you will find helpful as you use your UMB PCard.
Introduction to the UMB PCard ProgramPCard Security
• Card/card number must never be shared. No individual other than the assigned cardholder may have access to the physical card or the card number.
• Passwords must be safeguarded. System credentials (Quantum Financials, US Bank, etc.) are strictly confidential. Passwords may not be shared.
• Report violations immediately. Any known security violations must be reported promptly to
pcard-admin@umaryland.edu
Contract Review
PCard transactions that include Terms & Conditions must be reviewed by a member of the SSAS buying team before purchase execution. To connect with a buyer please email
ssas-contract-review@umaryland.edu
Account Maintenance Forms
In March of 2025, all PCard Account Maintenance Forms have moved to DocuSign.
SSAS FormsUMB PCard Pre Authorization Form
Streamline requests for goods & services using the new PCard Pre-Authorization Form, now available on the SSAS Forms Page
PCard Program Survey
The PCard Admin Team strives to provide service excellence and deliver a program that is accessible and consistent. Tell us how we are doing.
PCard Program Experience SurveyPCard Program Calendar
Stay on track with our new PCard Program calendar. This calendar will reflect important monthly process dates, training sessions, and fiscal year end notification.
UMB PCard Program CalendarUMB PCard Newsletter - 2026
UMB PCard 2026 Newsletter is now available.
Purchasing Card Program Administrator (PCPA)
Phone: 410-706-7453
Email: pcard-admin@umaryland.edu