This program may be used for various purposes for students and other non-employees:
Meal Allowances (per diems) for students, guests and candidates.
A new way to help our students when traveling.
Details about Programs | |
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Program 1: Reloadable Card | |
Anonymous: | Name not printed on card, but personal information is collected to register |
Type of Card: | Physical, plastic card |
Reloadable with Additional Funds: | Yes |
Replaceable if Lost: | Yes |
Technology Required to Activate: | Email address, access to the Internet, or phone |
Information Required to Register: | First name, last name, physical mailing address (can be campus address) |
SSN Required*: | No |
Taxable Income Reporting Form Required*: | No |
Release of Funds: | Instant |
Cash Access: | Yes (ATM fees apply) |
Where to Use: | ATM, anywhere Visa Credit or Debit cards are accepted (in-person and online) |
Initial Cost per Card: | No cost |
Cost of Replacement Card: | No cost |
Inactivity Fee: | $2.00 per month after 365 days of no activity |
Monthly Maintenace Fee: | Does not apply |
*In general, the SSN isn’t required, however, if there are prize payments of $600 or more in a calendar year then the SSN will be required at that point via completion of the W-9 or W-8 tax form. |
State and Research Funding (Sponsored (with approval) and Non-Sponsored) can be used for this program.
To apply for the program the following information must be provided through the application process:
After submitting the form, the information will be reviewed by Financial Management staff and the following steps will take place:
There are mutiple reports avaliable to assist with the reconcilation process within the application:
For sponsored awards: PIs are required to provide monthly reconciliation documents to the Sponsored Project Services (SPS) Award Analyst.
For non-sponsored awards: PIs are required to provide monthly reconciliation documents to the Non-Sponsored Group.
Will be completed centrally and provided to departments as requested.
Any funds unspent can be returned to the account which funded the card upon request.
For information on activating your card, tracking your balance, and reloading your card, visit: www.usbankfocus.com, call 888-863-0681 (U.S. Bank accepts relay calls), or use the mobile app.
You can use this card anywhere Visa® Debit Cards are accepted for purchases, to pay bills directly through your biller, or to get cash either from a bank, ATM, or cash back on purchases.
If you receive a new replacement card, you must re-enroll the new card on the cardholder website or mobile app in order to gain access to your account.
Replacement cards and important notifications are mailed to thee address U.S. Bank has on file. View your account profile at www.usbankfocus.com. Please note that updating your address with the University at Buffalo will not update your U.S. Bank Card profile information.
For more information, visit the vendor’s website: https://www.prepaidmaterials.com/usbankfocus.html
Valerie Dennis
Asset Management, Card Programs and eProcurement
Financial Management
Phone: 716-645-2604
Email: vlb5@buffalo.edu
Kevin Ragland
Procurement Card Administration, Financial Management
Phone: 716-645-1346