Purchasing

    UW-Madison Business Services Purchasing Links

    Requisitions

    Purchasing Card

    Here are instructions on how to apply for a UW-Madison purchasing card in Workday.

    Here are instructions on how to change default funding, card limits, and addresses.

    Be aware of these Purchasing Card restrictions per Policy UW-3043 (PPP 4), Exception/Approvals/Special Handling.

    Please note that P-card applications and transaction reconciliation changed on July 7, 2025. You can watch the What’s Changing in Workday: University Card Products video and view the What’s Changing: University Credit Cards handout for more information. In addition, you can watch the Card Reconciliation in Workday video for information on creating and submitting expense reports which include university credit card transactions.

    For questions and inquiries contact CALS purchasing card manager Sandy Peterson.

    SWAP (Surplus With a Purpose)