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Corporate Purchasing Cards

The Commonwealth Bank MasterCard is the nominated Corporate Purchasing Card for CQUniversity. The Purchasing Card should be used as a cost effective and efficient facility supporting the University's purchasing and invoicing processes. It is to be used to effect everyday purchases up to the value of $3,000 and will assist in reducing transaction processing costs.

The Purchasing Card is issued to staff directly involved in procurement on behalf of the CQUniversity and whom the Faculty/Division/Campus Head has recommended. The Corporate Purchasing Card must not be used for purchases of a personal nature, at any time.

The Purchasing Card in no way substitutes for appropriate purchasing decision-making and authorisation processes for entering into a commitment on behalf of CQUniversity. The Purchasing Card must be used in accordance with the CQUniversity Purchasing PolicyPurchasing Card Policy and other applicable policies, procedures and guidelines. In the instance of inappropriate or fraudulent use of a Corporate Purchasing Card, CQUniversity reserves the right to cancel the Card, in accordance with the Corporate Card Escalation Processes, and to take other measures, as appropriate. 

Corporate Cards are administered by the Accounts Payable & Supply Department within Financial Services Division. Some Faculties/Divisions/Campuses have nominated staff to assist with Corporate Card related matters for their areas of responsibility.

If you require assistance with a Corporate Card related issue, please contact:

  1. If your Faculty/Division/Campus has nominated staff to assist with Corporate Card related matters, please contact that person, in the first instance.
  2. The relevant Finance Officer team for your Faculty/Division/Campus.
  3. FSD Corporate Card Administrators.
Listed below are some common questions and answers regarding the Corporate Travel Card. This information is provided for convenience only and must be read and interpreted in the context of applicable University policies.