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Make purchasing easier with the UCSC OneCard
The UCSC OneCard is the university’s preferred payment method for eligible expenses, and it’s designed to save you time, reduce paperwork, and eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
Make purchasing easier with the UCSC OneCard
Looking for a simpler way to make business-related purchases at UC Santa Cruz? The UCSC OneCard is the university’s preferred payment method for eligible expenses, and it’s designed to save you time, reduce paperwork, and eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
If you regularly submit reimbursement requests, it may be time to switch. The OneCard allows you to pay for routine business expenses directly, avoiding the need for personal credit cards and reimbursement processing.
Why use a OneCard?
- No more out-of-pocket expenses
- Faster, more streamlined purchasing
- Fewer reimbursement requests to submit and track
- Alignment with UC policies and campus purchasing guidelines
- Support for campus rebates and negotiated supplier benefits
Under UC policy (BFB BUS-43), the OneCard is the preferred method for eligible purchases outside of CruzBuy. Reimbursements should be used only when other approved purchasing options are not reasonably available. For more information on approved purchasing options while traveling, see our Financial Affairs resource page for UCSC Travel.
Using the OneCard also helps UCSC capture valuable financial benefits, such as rebates and supplier incentives, which are reinvested in campus programs and operations. It’s a simple way to make your purchasing process easier while supporting the broader campus community.
Ready to get started?
If your role involves ongoing business-related purchases, we encourage you to apply for a OneCard. Please visit the OneCard UCSC OneCard website under the “how to request a card” tab, using your FIS/Banner Vendor ID. Our team is available to assist with the application process and answer any questions—please feel free to contact us at OneCard@ucsc.edu.
CruzFly Reminder: Helpful Features & Resources
As a reminder, CruzFly includes several tools and recent enhancements to make travel and expense reporting easier:
- Emburse Enterprise Mobile App – Upload receipts, create expenses, and approve reports
- Updated Expense Report Header – Improved prompts for reports involving personal travel
- Instructional Video Library – Quick how-to videos for OneCard transactions, reimbursements, and expense submissions
- Instant Card & Automated Routing – Added flexibility and streamlined processing for card users
Visit the CruzFly CruzFly web page for full details, training resources, and user guides. And remember for pre-travel information to visit the Travel web page to make your financial plan for the trip before you go!
Thank you for supporting UCSC’s efforts to improve purchasing, travel, and financial operations across campus.