Government Travel Card Benefits & Responsibilities

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Which item is a benefit of using the travel card?

  • It prevents travelers from using their own money for official travel expenses (correct)
  • It offers insurance for lost luggage
  • It earns travel points
  • It provides discounts on hotel stays

Regardless of the status of the traveler's reimbursement, they must pay their bill on time for an individually billed account (IBA).

True (A)

What situation will most likely result in an individual being issued a restricted travel card?

The traveler refuses to authorize a credit check.

Which of the following is NOT an action Patricia should take to prepare for her TDY?

<p>Hold onto vouchers from earlier trips (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Vanessa need to do next before she can receive a travel card after applying for an IBA?

<p>Sign a DoD Statement of Understanding and provide it to her APC.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for account suspension?

<p>Account delinquent after 61 days.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The cardholder is responsible for authorized charges made before losing a lost or stolen travel card.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which expenses must Mike split disburse to the travel card vendor when he submits his voucher?

<p>All of the listed expenses, including the cash withdrawal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which action should you coordinate with the APC before starting a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move?

<p>Ensure your IBA is placed into a PCS and Mission Critical Status.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement applies only to restricted cardholders?

<p>They must validate with their APC that the GTCC has been activated with the travel card vendor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should you establish an online account with the travel charge card vendor?

<p>Because it provides easy access to statements, payments, and mobile alerts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do if there are incorrect transactions on your monthly statement?

<p>File a dispute with the GTCC vendor within 60 days of the statement date.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Government Travel Card Benefits & Responsibilities

  • The travel card eliminates the need for travelers to use personal funds for official expenses, streamlining payment.
  • Individual account holders (IBA) must pay their bills promptly, regardless of reimbursement status.

Issuance & Preparation

  • A restricted travel card is issued if a traveler refuses to authorize a credit check.
  • Travelers should not retain vouchers from past trips for combined processing upon return, as it is not an appropriate preparatory action.
  • To receive a travel card, applicants must sign and submit a DoD Statement of Understanding following course completion.

Account Management

  • Accounts may be suspended due to delinquency after 61 days of non-payment.
  • Cardholders are liable for authorized transactions made before reporting a lost or stolen card.

Expense Management

  • When submitting a voucher, all expenses charged to the travel card, including cash withdrawals, must be split disbursed to the vendor.
  • Coordination with the APC is necessary to place an IBA into PCS and Mission Critical Status during a Permanent Change of Station move.

Restricted Cardholder Specifics

  • Restricted cardholders must confirm with their APC that their travel card is activated with the vendor.

Online Account Benefits

  • Establishing an online account with the travel charge card vendor allows for easy access to statements, payment records, and notifications.

Transaction Disputes

  • In case of incorrect transactions on the monthly statement, disputes must be filed with the vendor within 60 days of the statement date.

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