Travel Card Eligibility & Application

This page provides information on who is eligible for a Travel Card, as well as how to apply.

Who can obtain a card?

UC Davis career and contracted employees who travel or entertain on behalf of the university are eligible for a card.


Online Training and Application Completion are Required

Online training and a cardholder application are required.


Contact the Card Program

  • Our contact email is cardprogramhelp@ucdavis.edu.
  • If you need your Travel card to arrive within two weeks, email your request for rush processing. 
  • If you have a business need for a card limit greater than the standard $5,000, email an explanation of your business needs for an increased limit. Requests for limits exceeding $10,000 require additional department head approval.
  • Allow 7–10 business days for processing and 10 business days for U.S. Bank to mail the card to your business address.