government travel card no

An official website of the United States government

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( Lock A locked padlock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Travel Charge Card

Usda travel charge card program.

The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO), Financial Planning and Policy, Fiscal Policy Division, Travel Section, along with representatives from agencies across USDA, is responsible for establishing and implementing travel policy and procedures as well as managing the USDA travel charge card program.

The USDA Travel Charge Card program provides travel charge cards to USDA employees through the GSA SmartPay 2 contract. The USDA travel charge card provides employees with access to government negotiated fares while allowing agencies greater visibility in to their travel spend.

Travel Charge Card Holder and Travel Charge Card A/OPC Training

All Travel Charge Card holders and Agency/Organization Program Coordinators (A/OPCs) are required to take the USDA Travel Charge Card Training on the proper use of a Government Travel Charge Card prior to receiving one. This course gives charge card holders and A/OPCs a better understanding of the policies and procedures for the Travel Charge Card and helps you and your agency maximize the benefits of the Travel Charge Card program.

Receive travel charge card training by searching for “USDA Travel Charge Card Training” on AgLearn+

Benefits of the USDA Travel Charge Card include:

• The travel charge card is accepted worldwide
• Access to discount government negotiated rates
• Built in travel insurance
• Eliminates the need for travelers to use their personal charge card
• Travelers are no longer required to carry large sums of cash
• Ability to monitor transactions and pay bill online
• Improved oversight in travel spend
• Charges are limited to travel related expenses

Travel Charge Card Policy

The USDA Travel Charge Card is a convenient method for the USDA and employees to make payments for official government travel and travel related expenses, while allowing the USDA to better manage their travel related expenses.

Other benefits of the program include:

• Safety – The USDA Travel Charge Card improves financial controls and eliminates the need for cash
• Electronic Access to Data – Provides accurate, comprehensive transaction detail with a few clicks of a button
• Worldwide Acceptance – The GSA SmartPay2 Charge Cards provide greater access to merchants because they are accepted worldwide
• Access to Government providers - Government Charge Card users are given access to GSA City Pair reduced airfares and FedRooms hotel rates

The USDA saves money on travel processing costs and generates revenue through volume of refunds with the use of the GSA SmartPay Travel Charge Card.

Eligibility

Employees who travel more than four times a year on official government business are required to use a government charge card. Please contact you’re A/OPC to discuss your eligibility to receive a travel charge card.

Card holder roles and responsibilities

Cardholders SHOULD:

• Use the charge card appropriately, in accordance with USDA policy, other laws, and governmental regulations
• Keep up to date with required program & agency-specific training, including refresher training
• Look out for communications from A/OPCs and take appropriate action
• Contact their A/OPC for questions regarding use of the card
• Immediately report a lost or stolen card
• Register for on-line access
• Use card for OFFICIAL travel expenses ONLY
• Track expenses while on travel in order to have accurate information for filing travel claims
• Keep receipts for All transactions charged on their travel charge card
• File travel claim within 5 days of returning from TDY
• Submit payment in full and on time for each monthly bill

Cardholders SHOULD NOT:

• Use the Travel Charge Card for personal use
• Obtain ATM travel advances which exceed the expected out of pocket expenditures for a trip
• Allow their monthly bill to become overdue which could result in the suspension or cancellation of the Travel Charge Card
• Wait for the receipt of their monthly bill to file travel claims
• Pay for another individuals travel expense
• Write their personal identification number (PIN) on the card or carry the pin number in their wallet

Travel Charge Card Documents

• Travel Charge Card Acceptance and Acknowledge Statement (PDF, 206 KB)
• USDA Government Travel Charge Card Regulation
• US Bank Cardholder Guide (PDF, 143 KB)
• Travel Charge Card Do’s and Dont’s (PDF, 426 KB)
• Inter-Departmental Hierarchy Transfer Request (PDF, 175 KB)
• Payment Transfer Request (XLSX, 72.2 KB)

• Skip to primary navigation
• Skip to main content
• Skip to primary sidebar

The Military Wallet

The Dos and Don’ts of Government Travel Charge Cards

Advertiser Disclosure: The Military Wallet and Three Creeks Media, LLC, its parent and affiliate companies, may receive compensation through advertising placements on The Military Wallet. For any rankings or lists on this site, The Military Wallet may receive compensation from the companies being ranked; however, this compensation does not affect how, where, and in what order products and companies appear in the rankings and lists. If a ranking or list has a company noted to be a “partner,” the indicated company is a corporate affiliate of The Military Wallet. No tables, rankings, or lists are fully comprehensive and do not include all companies or available products.

The Military Wallet and Three Creeks Media have partnered with CardRatings for our coverage of credit card products. The Military Wallet and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers.

Opinions, reviews, analyses & recommendations are the author’s alone and have not been reviewed, endorsed, or approved by any of these entities. For more information, please see our Advertising Policy .

American Express is an advertiser on The Military Wallet. Terms Apply to American Express benefits and offers.

What is a Government Travel Charge Card?

Obtaining a government travel charge card, types of government travel charge cards, uses of a government travel card, the rules of a government travel card, how to responsibly use your government travel card, incorrect uses of a government travel card, resources and contacts.

You just received your first GTCC — the federal government’s version of a corporate travel credit card. But before your “ Wolf of Wall Street ” fantasies about perks and points come alive, it’s best to learn a bit more about how the GTCC program works, what’s expected of you as a cardholder, and how to use the card appropriately and legally.

Within this article, we explore the basics of the GTCC program at the Department of Defense, the different types of charge cards offered, and ways to obtain a card. Read on for some savvy tips on how to use (and how not to use) your government charge card so that you remain in control and out of trouble.

A GTCC is a commercial credit card offered to DoD personnel (both military and civilian) to pay for costs related to government-specific travel. For military members, this may include Permanent Change of Station moves and temporary duty assignments so that the service member doesn’t have to pay for work-related expenses out of pocket.

Currently, credit cards issued under the GTCC program are from the commercial partner, Citibank. However, the program itself is managed by DoD program coordinators within the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), who provide troubleshooting assistance to service members and federal employees. While Citibank issues GTCC credit card statements, DTMO set policy regarding GTCC use. It is the main agency that does so.

In general, military members will not have access to the GTCC program until it becomes a job requirement. Those who become eligible for holding a GTCC must first complete an online training course and then be invited to apply for the card through Citibank.

There are two main classifications for government charge cards: 

• Individually Billed Accounts (IBAs) 
• Centrally Billed Accounts (CBAs)

Individually Billed Accounts (IBAs)

Individually Billed Accounts are issued to service members for travel and travel-related expenses. With these types of cards, the service member is responsible for settling the account. 

According to the DoD , the Standard card options within this category are typically issued to those with a 660 or higher credit score. They have a credit limit of $7,500. 

In contrast, the Restricted card option is issued to those with lower credit scores (500-659) and has a lower credit limit of $4,000. Restricted government charge cards are closely monitored. They are sometimes deactivated during periods when travel has not been approved.

Centrally Billed Accounts (CBAs) 

Centrally Billed Accounts can also be used to pay for travel expenses. 

These cards are settled directly by the U.S. government (so the cardholder has fewer personal responsibilities). They have limited use. Unlike Individually Billed Accounts, where the service member is personally liable for card charges, Centrally Billed Accounts assume government liability.

Approved uses of a government travel charge card include, but are not exclusively:

• Meals (not including alcohol)
• Transportation (airfare, train, etc.)

For additional guidance on what constitutes “official travel,” see page 14 in the GTCC Regulations (2020) and the newly amended Joint Travel Regulations (2021) .

See What You Qualify For

Select a VA Home Loan Option to Continue:

Responsible use of your government charge card entails three main activities: 

• Ethical use of the card for official government travel expenses only;
• Timely and accurate reporting of charges (often with printed receipts);
• Timely payment of the card’s balance

The cardinal rule to follow: the government charge card is not to be treated as a personal card in any way. It should be used only for official travel . (Commuting to work or going on a family vacation do not constitute “official travel”). 

Following the travel event such as PCS or TDY , cardholders are expected to submit a “travel claims” report within five days of its conclusion in the Defense Travel System. This should include scanned receipts of individual charges as well as amounts, dates and descriptions. Foreign currency charges must be converted into U.S. dollars.

Additionally, cardholders with Individually Billed Accounts are responsible for ensuring that the government travel card is ultimately paid off. When entering trip report details in the Defense Travel System, cardholders are encouraged to use the split disbursement option to ensure that the service member is reimbursed for all out-of-pocket expenses and per-diem rates while the charges on the government credit card are settled in full.

Although it isn’t difficult to imagine the multitude of ways that service members can get into hot water for misuse of government travel cards, the most common missteps involve:

• Using the card for unofficial/non-approved travel or personal use
• Overspending
• Using the split disbursement feature incorrectly
• Failing to submit timely and/or accurate travel reports in DTS
• Failing to pay the card balance on time
• Including alcohol on receipts for DTS submission 

In addition to accruing late fees, which begin at 75 days past the due date, cardmembers can have their accounts suspended or terminated for improper use of a GTCC. For more serious offenses, service members may receive formal counseling, an Article 15, or even a court-martial . Therefore, it’s best to be on the safe side and remember the basics for proper GTCC etiquette:

• Use it only for official/approved government travel;
• Provide a timely and accurate report in DTS, using the split reimbursement option;
• Ensure that the GTCC is paid off in full by the due date

For more information on the DoD GTCC:

Citibank Customer Service: 1-800-200-7056 (or 757-852-9076 when calling collect)

GTCC Travel Assistance Center: 1-888-HELP1GO (1-888-435-7146)

Citi’s DoD Travel Card Webpage

Email of the DoD Travel Card Helpdesk

DoD GTCC Regulations (2020)

DoD Joint Travel Regulations (2021)

About Post Author

Meaghan Doherty Myers

Meaghan Doherty Myers is a freelance writer, specializing in military benefits, personal finance, and defense and security issues. She holds an M.A. in Strategic Studies and International Relations from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) and recently graduated from the Russian language program at the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA. She is an Army spouse, a former ballet dancer, and a former management consultant who lives with her husband and daughter in Alexandria, VA.

See author's posts

Posted In: Military & Veterans Benefits Military Pay

More From Us

2024 Non-Locality BAH Rates: BAH Type II, Partial BAH and BAH Differential

2024 Military Pay Dates for Active-Duty Paychecks

Will Military Members Get Paid if the Government Shuts Down?

Reader interactions, leave a comment: cancel reply.

About the comments on this site:

These responses are not provided or commissioned by the bank advertiser. Responses have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank advertiser. It is not the bank advertiser’s responsibility to ensure all posts and/or questions are answered.

As Featured In:

The Military Wallet is a property of Three Creeks Media. Neither The Military Wallet nor Three Creeks Media are associated with or endorsed by the U.S. Departments of Defense or Veterans Affairs. The content on The Military Wallet is produced by Three Creeks Media, its partners, affiliates and contractors, any opinions or statements on The Military Wallet should not be attributed to the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, the Dept. of Defense or any governmental entity. If you have questions about Veteran programs offered through or by the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, please visit their website at va.gov. The content offered on The Military Wallet is for general informational purposes only and may not be relevant to any consumer’s specific situation, this content should not be construed as legal or financial advice. If you have questions of a specific nature consider consulting a financial professional, accountant or attorney to discuss. References to third-party products, rates and offers may change without notice.

Editorial Disclosure: Editorial content on The Military Wallet may include opinions. Any opinions are those of the author alone, and not those of an advertiser to the site nor of  The Military Wallet.

Information from your device can be used to personalize your ad experience.

• Subscribe Now (Opens in new window)
• Air Force Times (Opens in new window)
• Marine Corps Times (Opens in new window)
• Navy Times (Opens in new window)
• Pentagon & Congress
• Defense News (Opens in new window)
• Flashpoints
• Benefits Guide (Opens in new window)
• Military Pay Center
• Military Retirement
• Military Benefits
• Discount Depot
• Gear Scout (Opens in new window)
• Military Culture
• Military Fitness
• Military Movies & Video Games
• Military Sports
• Transition Guide (Opens in new window)
• Pay It Forward (Opens in new window)
• Black Military History (Opens in new window)
• Congressional Veterans Caucus (Opens in new window)
• Military Appreciation Month (Opens in new window)
• Military History
• Vietnam Vets & Rolling Thunder (Opens in new window)
• Honor the Fallen (Opens in new window)
• Hall of Valor (Opens in new window)
• Service Members of the Year (Opens in new window)
• Create an Obituary (Opens in new window)
• Medals & Misfires
• Installation Guide (Opens in new window)
• Task Force Violent
• Battle Bracket
• CFC Givers Guide
• Photo Galleries
• Early Bird Brief
• Newsletters (Opens in new window)
• Long-Term Care Partners
• Navy Federal
• Digital Edition (Opens in new window)

Prepping for a PCS? Know your travel-card rules

For authorized travel expenses during your permanent change-of-station move , the Defense Department requires that most service members use the Government Travel Charge Card. When you get your orders, go to your organization’s point of contact for the travel card to secure one.

And don’t delay.

“One common trend we’re seeing is that soldiers aren’t requesting their travel card in time for the PCS,” said retired Army Col. Eldon Mullis, deputy director and chief operating officer of Army Emergency Relief .

You’re reimbursed up to the limit of your travel allowances, so if these purchases exceed that amount, you’ll have to pay the rest of the bill — and do so within the required time frame after you complete your PCS.

Relocation expenses include transportation costs, lodging and meals during your allowable travel time, along with related costs.

They also include any relocation items normally purchased with a dislocation allowance — items you’d buy at a retail store to set up your household at your new location, such as cleaning materials, a lamp or even a new television.

SCRA and military moves: What you need to know

Troops heading out on deployment, or changing their duty station, can get out of their lease without penalty in most cases thanks to the servicemembers civil relief act..

You can use the travel charge card for deposits at the new location, such as those for utilities and rent. But those deposits are not reimbursable from the government: You’ll have to pay the bills within the required time frame after your move.

And if you decide to take a side trip on your way to your next duty station for a quick family vacation or even a visit with relatives, don’t put those expenses on your travel card. Use of the GTCC is limited to official relocation costs.

Need more travel-card background? Check out this online tutorial .

Karen has covered military families, quality of life and consumer issues for Military Times for more than 30 years, and is co-author of a chapter on media coverage of military families in the book "A Battle Plan for Supporting Military Families." She previously worked for newspapers in Guam, Norfolk, Jacksonville, Fla., and Athens, Ga.

In Other News

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks..

The Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient died rescuing Marines

When asked if he could go back and extract the overwhelmed marines from guadalcanal, the 22-year-old munro reportedly gave a confident, “hell, yeah”.

VA expands benefits options for vets with other-than-honorable status

Veterans affairs officials are updating rules regarding benefits eligibility to include more individuals with other-than-honorable discharges..

Senators unsure about House plan to boost troop pay, housing stipends

House lawmakers are moving ahead with plans to increase junior enlisted pay and military housing stipends, but the idea could face opposition in the senate.

No paper, no plastic: Be ready as commissaries adopt reusable bags

Reusable bags can be more expensive for commissary shoppers up front, but more cost-effective in the long run..

Airlines must cough up cancellation cash and can no longer hide fees under new federal rule

A federal rule announced Wednesday will require airlines to quickly give cash refunds — without lengthy arguments — to passengers whose flights have been canceled or seriously delayed, the Biden administration said.

“Passengers deserve to get their money back when an airline owes them — without headaches or haggling,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement.

The rule from the Transportation Department says passengers who decline other reimbursement like travel credits are to get cash refunds.

It applies when a flight is canceled or has a “significant change,” the administration said.A “significant change” includes when departure or arrival times are three or more hours different from the scheduled times for domestic flights or six hours for international flights, and when the airport is changed or connections are added, it said.

Passengers are also to get refunds when their baggage is 12 hours late in delivery for domestic flights.

The new rule comes after promises to hold airlines accountable after major disruptions that made travel hell for passengers, including the 2022 Southwest Airlines meltdown , which resulted in almost 17,000 significantly delayed or canceled flights and a missing baggage nightmare.

The Transportation Department said that the new rule means refunds are automatic and that "airlines must automatically issue refunds without passengers having to explicitly request them or jump through hoops."

Also announced Wednesday was a rule requiring airlines to more clearly disclose so-called junk fees upfront, such as surprise baggage or other fees, the department said.

It said that rule is expected to save fliers around $500 million a year.

The surprise fees are used so tickets look cheaper than they really are, and then fliers get the unwelcome surprise of fees on checked bags, carry-on bags or reservation changes — or even discounts that are advertised but apply to only part of the ticket price, officials said.

Airlines will also have to tell fliers clearly that their seats are guaranteed and that they don't have to pay extra to ensure they have seats for flights, according to the Transportation Department.

Airlines for America, an industry trade group, said that its member airlines “offer transparency and vast choice to consumers from first search to touchdown” and that they do offer cash refunds.

The 11 largest U.S. airlines returned $10.9 billion in cash refunds last year, an increase over $7.5 billion in 2019 but slightly down from $11.2 billion in 2022, the group said.

“U.S. airlines are providing more options and better services while ticket prices, including ancillary revenues, are at historic lows,” Airlines for America said.

Left out of the federal changes announced Wednesday are those involving "family seating fees," but the Transportation Department said in a statement that "DOT is planning to propose a separate rule that bans airlines from charging these junk fees."

Travelers have complained to the Transportation Department that children weren’t seated next to accompanying adults, including in some cases young children, department officials said last year.

Fees on bags specifically have made up an increasing amount of airline revenues, the Transportation Department said Wednesday in announcing the new rules.

A Transportation Department analysis found that airline revenue from baggage fees increased 30% from 2018 to 2022, while operating revenue — which is from the flights themselves — increased by only half that amount, the department said.

Jay Blackman is an NBC News producer covering such areas as transportation, space, medical and consumer issues.

Phil Helsel is a reporter for NBC News.

Department of Defense Travel Clients

Frequently asked questions, what is the benefit of using the 24-hour automated telephone system.

Use of the 24-hour automated telephone system will allow you to obtain:

• Account balance
• Available credit
• Available cash
• Transaction history
• Payment information
• Payment mailing address

You can also:

• Make a Pay by Phone
• Activate card (Card Receipt Verification)
• Customize PIN number

Can I pay my DoD Travel Card account balance with a debit card?

No. Unfortunately Citi does not accept debit cards as a method of payment. You can make a payment using a valid checking account. You must also have the routing number available.

Other acceptable payment options available to Defense Government Travel Card clients include:

• Mailing Payment to Citi
• Pay By Phone
• Online Payments
• Wire Payments
• Auto Payment

Is there a fee to make a Pay by Phone?

There is no fee to make a payment by phone. To make a Pay by Phone you must have your routing number (9-digit ABA bank number) and a valid checking account number available.

Please call: 1-800-200-7056

• Enter in your 16-digit DoD Travel Card account number
• Enter the last 4-digits of your Social Security number
• Wait for system to provide balance, available credit, available cash, last payment posted and next payment due
• Press or say '2' for pay by phone automated payment

How long does it take for my payment to post to the account?

Payments are updated once a day, Monday through Friday (holidays excluded). Please allow 24-48 business hours after receipt of payment to post regardless of delivery method.

Why can I only get my last 5 transactions?

WIP - Citi is working to enhance the 24-hour automated telephone system to increase the number of last transactions provided.

How can I set up or reset my PIN number? Can I use it immediately?

You have the opportunity to customize your PIN number by calling the 24-hour automated telephone system. Once set it is available for immediate use.

• Press or say '4' for PIN number requests
• Input the new PIN number twice

Can my spouse/family member call to get information on my account?

Citi is authorized to give account information to the DoD Travel Card client or to a person authorized to act on his/her behalf ONLY if a Power of Attorney (POA) is on file.

• A POA is unique in every situation and must be given in writing
• A Power of Attorney is accepted by mail or fax
• Mail to: P.O Box 6125, Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57117-6125
• Fax: 1-605-330-6801 or 1-866-951-8005
• The original is not necessary
• The POA should be processed within 3 business days from receipt

Note: Regardless of what the POA states the "said" person can do, Citi will only entitle the POA to do the following:

• Obtain account information (balance, payment received, general info)
• Change billing address
• Close account
• Initiate/Release a billing dispute
• Request a statement
• Report a lost/stolen/NRI card

When does my on-line password expire?

Passwords expire every 60 days. After 30 days, a password expiration warning pop up in CitiManager will begin to appear to remind cardholder that his/her password will expire in 30 days. After 60 days of inactivity, the account will suspend and the on-line password will need to be re-set.

Can my late fee be waived?

Fee adjustments are only eligible if the fee has been billed due to a Citibank error. For further concerns about this fee, please contact your Agency Program Coordinator.

Can my International fee be waived?

International fees may not be waived or disputed. For further concerns about this fee, please contact your Agency Program Coordinator.

How do I request a credit balance on my account?

Please call: 1-800-200-7056 to request a Credit Balance Refund.

• Credit Balance Refunds may be requested for any amount, there is no minimum requirement
• Credit Balance Refund checks take 2 days to process before mailing
• Credit Balance Refund checks are mailed via United States Postal Service
• Credit Balance Refund checks cannot be sent by Express Courier
• Credit Balance Refund checks are valid for 180 days from the date on the check

Or email us [email protected] and please allow three business days for us to respond.

USU Board Election Profiles 2024

• USU Board Interview: Daniel Park
• USU Board Interview: Phan Vu
• USU Board Interview: Georgia Zhang
• USU Board Interview: James Dwyer
• USU Board Interview: Naomi Viegas
• USU Board Interview: Ethan Floyd
• USU Board Interview: Angus Fisher

NSW government signals no change to travel concessions in response to petition

NSW Minister for Transport  Jo Haylen has released a response to the ‘Fair Fairs’ petition which signals that the government will not change their policy on concession cards for part time and international students.

The petition, started by SUPRA and the SRC, reached 20,000 signatures in March this year after a large university supported student campaign. The City of Sydney and multiple state MPs including independent Alex Greenwich and Jenny Leong have endorsed the campaign.

In her response, Haylen maintains that “under NSW law, full fee paying overseas students are not eligible to receive concession travel.”

Similar to her response to a letter sent by Lord Mayor Clover Moore, Haylen argues that students who apply for visas are required to show they are able to pay for their living expenses in Australia.

Study Fare, and exceptions for students on certain federal government scholarships or who have a disability, Haylen notes, apply to international and part time students.

All other part time students are excluded from concession cards, according to Haylen, because they have greater work opportunities.

“These formats offer the potential to undertake full time employment hours while studying.”

SRC Disabilities and Carers Officer Khanh Tran and SUPRA Disabilities Officer Gemma Lucy Smart told Honi Soit that the extent people with disabilities can access concession cards in NSW is currently unclear.

“Travel concessions eligibility for part-time students with disability remains a bureaucratic patchwork of programs that are difficult to navigate through. The claim that ‘Students that attend tertiary studies part-time due to their disability can receive concession travel’ is only partially correct, and many students in this category are not currently eligible for such concessions.”

To receive a concession card, students have to be receiving the Disability Support Pension and in some narrow cases there are specific travel passes such as for people who are blind or vision impaired. The pension only applies to those with ‘incurable’ disabilities. 

Many students do not register their disability with the government or the university.

SUPRA President Weihong Liang told Honi that they are “very dissatisfied with this response. It neither provides any reasonable explanation nor shows any willingness to engage in dialogue and seek resolution.”

Liang argued that the requirement that international students be able to afford their own cost of living was a federal requirement and did not reflect the reality for students but also was not a reason why state governments could not offer concessions.

“Using this as an approach creates significant uncertainty for students; any problem we encounter in NSW might be dismissed under this pretext, claiming that students have declared they should be self-sufficient.”

Liang also pointed out that between 2012 and 2016, NSW trialled a concession card for international students, making the policy well within what the state government could do.

Smart told Honi in a separate statement that part-time Higher Degree Research students (HDRs) are often unable to work full time.

“To suggest that HDRs can ‘work full time’ on top of their research commitments will only lead to the quality of the research and innovation in this country suffering.”

SRC President Harrison Brennan told Honi the response was “utterly disgraceful,” and that the request for expanded transport concession was “rather modest” for students who are currently struggling financially.

“This refusal has only made even more salient the Labor party’s disdain for students and working people.”

A parliamentary debate about the petition will be held on May 9 and presided over by Leong. SUPRA and the SRC are encouraging students to attend in the gallery.

Keep Reading

Day 4 of usyd camp for gaza sees greater media and community attention , nsw police operation on campus evacuates multiple buildings, day 3 of sydney university encampment efforts continues, new report finds no australian rentals are affordable on youth allowance, day 2 of the usyd gaza solidarity encampment.

From the mines

• Higher Education
• Investigation
• Perspective
• SRC Reports
• Send an Anonymous Tip
• Write/Produce/Create For Us
• Print Edition
• Advertise in Honi Soit

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The University of Sydney – where we write, publish and distribute Honi Soit – is on the sovereign land of these people. As students and journalists, we recognise our complicity in the ongoing colonisation of Indigenous land. In recognition of our privilege, we vow to not only include, but to prioritise and centre the experiences of Indigenous people, and to be reflective when we fail to be a counterpoint to the racism that plagues the mainstream media.

• Privacy Policy
• Accessibility

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

An official website of the United States government

Here’s how you know

Official websites use .gov A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS A lock ( ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

• Explore sell to government
• Ways you can sell to government
• How to access contract opportunities
• Conduct market research
• Register your business
• Certify as a small business
• Become a schedule holder
• Market your business
• Research active solicitations
• Respond to a solicitation
• What to expect during the award process
• Comply with contractual requirements
• Handle contract modifications
• Monitor past performance evaluations
• Explore real estate
• 3D-4D building information modeling
• Art in architecture | Fine arts
• Computer-aided design standards
• Commissioning
• Design excellence
• Engineering
• Project management information system
• Spatial data management
• Facilities operations
• Smart buildings
• Tenant services
• Utility services
• Water quality management
• Explore historic buildings
• Heritage tourism
• Historic preservation policy, tools and resources
• Historic building stewardship
• Videos, pictures, posters and more
• NEPA implementation
• Courthouse program
• Land ports of entry
• Prospectus library
• Regional buildings
• Renting property
• Visiting public buildings
• Real property disposal
• Reimbursable services (RWA)
• Rental policy and procedures
• Site selection and relocation
• For businesses seeking opportunities
• For federal customers
• For workers in federal buildings
• Explore policy and regulations
• Acquisition management policy
• Aviation management policy
• Information technology policy
• Real property management policy
• Relocation management policy
• Travel management policy
• Vehicle management policy
• Federal acquisition regulations
• Federal management regulations
• Federal travel regulations
• GSA acquisition manual
• Managing the federal rulemaking process
• Explore small business
• Explore business models
• Research the federal market
• Forecast of contracting opportunities
• Events and contacts
• Explore travel
• Per diem rates
• Transportation (airfare rates, POV rates, etc.)
• State tax exemption
• Travel charge card
• Conferences and meetings
• E-gov travel service (ETS)
• Travel category schedule
• Federal travel regulation

Travel policy

• Explore technology
• Cloud computing services
• Cybersecurity products and services
• Data center services
• Hardware products and services
• Professional IT services
• Software products and services
• Telecommunications and network services
• Work with small businesses
• Governmentwide acquisition contracts
• MAS information technology
• Software purchase agreements
• Cybersecurity
• Digital strategy
• Emerging citizen technology
• Federal identity, credentials, and access management
• Mobile government
• Technology modernization fund
• Explore about us
• Annual reports
• Mission and strategic goals
• Role in presidential transitions
• Get an internship
• Launch your career
• Elevate your professional career
• Discover special hiring paths
• Events and training
• Agency blog
• Congressional testimony
• GSA does that podcast
• News releases
• Leadership directory
• Staff directory
• Office of the administrator
• Federal Acquisition Service
• Public Buildings Service
• Staff offices
• Board of Contract Appeals
• Office of Inspector General
• Region 1 | New England
• Region 2 | Northeast and Caribbean
• Region 3 | Mid-Atlantic
• Region 4 | Southeast Sunbelt
• Region 5 | Great Lakes
• Region 6 | Heartland
• Region 7 | Greater Southwest
• Region 8 | Rocky Mountain
• Region 9 | Pacific Rim
• Region 10 | Northwest/Arctic
• Region 11 | National Capital Region
• Per Diem Lookup

Travel resources

Per diem look-up, 1 choose a location.

Error, The Per Diem API is not responding. Please try again later.

No results could be found for the location you've entered.

Rates for Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. Territories and Possessions are set by the Department of Defense .

Rates for foreign countries are set by the State Department .

2 Choose a date

Rates are available between 10/1/2021 and 09/30/2024.

The End Date of your trip can not occur before the Start Date.

Traveler reimbursement is based on the location of the work activities and not the accommodations, unless lodging is not available at the work activity, then the agency may authorize the rate where lodging is obtained.

Unless otherwise specified, the per diem locality is defined as "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city, including independent entities located within those boundaries."

Per diem localities with county definitions shall include "all locations within, or entirely surrounded by, the corporate limits of the key city as well as the boundaries of the listed counties, including independent entities located within the boundaries of the key city and the listed counties (unless otherwise listed separately)."

When a military installation or Government - related facility(whether or not specifically named) is located partially within more than one city or county boundary, the applicable per diem rate for the entire installation or facility is the higher of the rates which apply to the cities and / or counties, even though part(s) of such activities may be located outside the defined per diem locality.

City Pair airfares

Visit City Pair Program to learn about its competitive, federally-negotiated airline rates for 7,500+ domestic and international cities, equating to over 13,000 city pairs.

• Search for contract fares

Note: All fares are listed one-way and are valid in either direction. Disclaimer - taxes and fees may apply to the final price

Taxes and fees may apply to the final price

Your agency’s authorized travel management system will show the final price, excluding baggage fees. Commercial baggage fees can be found on the Airline information page.

Domestic fares include all existing Federal, State, and local taxes, as well as airport maintenance fees and other administrative fees. Domestic fares do not include fees such as passenger facility charges, segment fees, and passenger security service fees.

International

International fares do not include taxes and fees, but include fuel surcharge fees.

Note for international fares: City codes, such as Washington (WAS), are used for international routes.

Federal travelers should use their authorized travel management system when booking airfare.

• E-Gov Travel Service for civilian agencies.
• Defense Travel System for the Department of Defense.

If these services are not fully implemented, travelers should use these links:

• Travel Management Center for civilian agencies.
• Defense Travel Management Office for the Department of Defense.

GSA lodging programs

Shop for lodging at competitive, often below-market hotel rates negotiated by the federal government.

FedRooms provides federal travelers on official business with FTR compliant hotel rooms for transient and extended stays (up to 29 days). The program uses FEMA and ADA-compliant rooms with flexible booking terms at or below per diem rates. Federal employees should make reservations, including FedRooms reservations, via their travel management service.

Visit GSALodging for more details on FedRooms and for additional programs offering meeting space, long term lodging, and emergency lodging.

Privately owned vehicle (POV) mileage reimbursement rates

GSA has adjusted all POV mileage reimbursement rates effective January 1, 2024.

* Airplane nautical miles (NMs) should be converted into statute miles (SMs) or regular miles when submitting a voucher using the formula (1 NM equals 1.15077945 SMs).

For calculating the mileage difference between airports, please visit the U.S. Department of Transportation's Inter-Airport Distance website.

Plan a trip

Research and prepare for government travel.

Per diem, meals & incidental expenses (M&IE) Passenger transportation (airfare rates, POV rates, etc.) Lodging Conferences/meetings Travel charge card State tax exemption

Services for government agencies

Programs providing commercial travel services.

Travel Category Schedule (Schedule L) E-Gov Travel Service (ETS) Emergency Lodging Services (ELS) Employee relocation

Travel reporting

Federal Travel Regulation Table of contents Chapter 300—General Chapter 301—Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel allowances Chapter 302 - Relocation allowances