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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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

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.
B. The old account remains open until the cardholder verifies receipt of their new card.
C. Authorized transactions are not transferred to the new account if they are disputed.
D. The travel card vendor issues a new travel card and PIN within 5 business days.

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?
A. The miscellaneous reimbursable items (gasoline and parking).
B. Those for which per diem is paid (lodging and meals).
C. Those which needed reservations (air, rental car, and lodging).
D. All of the listed expenses, including the cash withdrawal.

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
B. Ensure your IBA is closed with a temporary block and unavailable for TDY use
C. Ensure your request for a travel advance has been submitted
D. Ensure your Statement of Understanding (SoU) has been updated

A. Ensure your IBA is placed into a PCS and Mission Critical Status

Which statement applies only to restricted cardholders?
A. They must coordinate with their APC if they need help updating their profile information in their GTCC account.
B. They must validate that their DoD travel system profile has their current travel card account number and expiration date to ensure successful ticketing.
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.
D. They must check their GTCC account online or on the mobile app to verify their available credit limit or request their APC to adjust their credit limit.

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?
A. Because it establishes a PIN to allow for ATM use while on official travel.
B. Because it interfaces with the DoD travel system, which simplifies the reservations process.
C. Because it's required by the GTCC Regulations and Statement of Understanding.
D. Because it provides easy access to statements, payments, and mobile alerts.

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?
A. Do not file your voucher until the incorrect transactions are resolved.
B. Include the transactions on your voucher as they are reflected on the statement.
C. Wait for at least two billing cycles to see if the statement corrects itself.
D. File a dispute with the GTCC vendor within 60 days of the statement date.

D. File a dispute with the GTCC vendor within 60 days of the statement date.