Travel Card Program (Travel Card 101)
This flashcard highlights a key benefit of the government-issued travel card. It allows travelers to cover official travel expenses without using personal funds, promoting convenience and reducing financial burden during authorized trips.
Which item is a benefit of using the travel card?
A. Its use ensures the travel card vendor will be paid promptly, preventing travel-related debt.
B. Transactions are denied if the JTR does not allow reimbursement for the attempted purchase.
C. Travelers can use it to pay for both official and personal expenses while on official travel.
D. Using it prevents travelers from having to use their own money for official travel expenses.
D. Using it prevents travelers from having to use their own money for official travel expenses.
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Which item is a benefit of using the travel card?
A. Its use ensures the travel card vendor will be paid promptly, preventing travel-related debt.
B. Transactions are denied if the JTR does not allow reimbursement for the attempted purchase.
C. Travelers can use it to pay for both official and personal expenses while on official travel.
D. Using it prevents travelers from having to use their own money for official travel expenses.
D. Using it prevents travelers from having to use their own money for official travel expenses.
Which statement about an individually billed account (IBA) is true?
A. Regardless of reimbursement status, travelers must pay the bill on time.
B. Travelers have the option to make a minimum payment or to pay the bill in full.
C. Travelers can use IBAs for official and personal expenses on official travel.
D. Full, on-time payment of an IBA bill is primarily the Government's responsibility.
A. Regardless of reimbursement status, travelers must pay the bill on time.
Which situation will result in an individual being issued a restricted travel card?
A. The traveler's credit score check results in a 670 credit score.
B. The traveler refuses to authorize a credit score check and does not submit a DD 2883.
C. The traveler refuses to authorize a credit score check but completes a DD 2883.
D. The traveler discloses a bankruptcy on the DD 2883.
C. The traveler refuses to authorize a credit score check but completes a DD 2883.
Patricia is preparing to go TDY. Which of the following is NOT an action she should take to prepare?
A. Hold onto vouchers from earlier trips, so she can process them all together when she returns.
B. Ensure that her travel card account is open and ready for use, so that she can use it to pay for her travel expenses.
C. Validate with her APC that her travel card credit limits will cover all expected TDY expenses.
D. Ensure her travel card data is current in the DoD travel system so she will be able to make her reservations.
A. Hold onto vouchers from earlier trips, so she can process them all together when she returns.
Vanessa is applying for an IBA. She completed the online application form and then completed the Program & Policies - Travel Card Program [Travel Card 101] training class and provided a copy of her completion certificate to her APC. What does Vanessa need to do next before she can receive a travel card?
A. Sign an Account Open/Close form and provide it to her APC.
B. Sign a Point-of-Contact Information form and provide it to her APC.
C. Sign a Cardholder Account Change form and provide it to her APC.
D. Sign a DD3120 Statement of Understanding and provide it to her APC.
D. Sign a DD3120 Statement of Understanding and provide it to her APC.
Which is a reason for account suspension?
A. Two returned checks in a 24-month period
B. Account delinquent after 31 days
C. Two disputed transactions in a 12-month period
D. Account delinquent after 61 days
D. Account delinquent after 61 days
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Which item is a benefit of using the travel card? | D. Using it prevents travelers from having to use their own money for official travel expenses. |
Which statement about an individually billed account (IBA) is true? | A. Regardless of reimbursement status, travelers must pay the bill on time. |
Which situation will result in an individual being issued a restricted travel card? | C. The traveler refuses to authorize a credit score check but completes a DD 2883. |
Patricia is preparing to go TDY. Which of the following is NOT an action she should take to prepare? | A. Hold onto vouchers from earlier trips, so she can process them all together when she returns. |
Vanessa is applying for an IBA. She completed the online application form and then completed the Program & Policies - Travel Card Program [Travel Card 101] training class and provided a copy of her completion certificate to her APC. What does Vanessa need to do next before she can receive a travel card? | D. Sign a DD3120 Statement of Understanding and provide it to her APC. |
Which is a reason for account suspension? | D. Account delinquent after 61 days |
Which of the statements about a reported lost or stolen travel card is true?. | A. The cardholder is responsible for authorized charges made before losing the card. |
Mike used his travel card to purchase airfare, lodging, rental car, gasoline, meals, and parking, and used an ATM to obtain a cash withdrawal. Which expenses must Mike split disburse to the travel card vendor when he submits his voucher? | D. All of the listed expenses, including the cash withdrawal. |
Which is an action you should coordinate with the APC before you start a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move? | A. Ensure your IBA is placed into a PCS and Mission Critical Status |
Which statement applies only to restricted cardholders? | C. They can upgrade their GTCC by simply requesting their APC to upgrade their account, agree to a new credit score check and have a credit score above 659. |
Why should you log into your online or mobile app account with the travel charge card vendor? | D. Because it provides easy access to statements, payments, and mobile alerts. |
What should you do if there are incorrect transactions on your monthly statement? | D. File a dispute with the GTCC vendor within 60 days of the statement date. |