The Instant Card will be a virtual Travel Card, available with a smartphone app, and designed for one-time travel needs (single trip).
This program will not replace the existing Travel Card program, which is designed for employees who regularly travel on behalf of the university. The program is scheduled for implementation in calendar year 2025.
Instant Card Overview
- The card can be issued to employees or guest travelers.
- In order to accept the payment on the card, the merchant must accept touchless payments.
- The card may not always work with rental car agencies and/or hotels.
- Same reconciliation procedure in AggieExpense used for the Travel Card is for used for Instant Card reconciliation.
Benefits of Program
- Relieves travelers of most up-front, out-of-pocket expenses.
- Reduces/removes need for a cash advance.
- Safer than carrying cash.
More information will be posted as it becomes available.