Compass

Table of Contents
Introduction
PART ONE:
How It Works
Definitions
Getting Started
Planning for the Trip
Making Reservations
Before the Trip
Taking the Trip
After the Trip
PART TWO:
Introduction
The Role of the A/OPC
Signing up for a Travel Charge Card
Receiving Your Travel Charge Card
On Travel - Using Your Travel Charge Card
Using the ATM
Customer Service/Help
Electronic Access System
The Travel Charge Card Bill
Questioned Charges
Disputed Charges
International Use
Change of Address
Lost or Stolen Travel Charge Card
Payment of the Travel Charge Card Bill
Travel Charge Card Quiz
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  The Government Travel Charge Card
 

Several Days Before the Trip

Cash Advance - In accordance with agency policy, you may obtain cash to cover all anticipated out-of-pocket cash expenses for the trip before you leave.

  1. The preferred and most efficient method to obtain a cash advance is by using your government travel charge card to withdraw cash from an ATM machine.
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  • The bank will charge the fee stated in your Cardholder Agreement.
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  • The ATM may charge an additional fee, generally listed on the receipt.
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  • Both fees are reimbursable on your travel claim.
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As a reminder, do not withdraw cash for personal use.

  1. You may also obtain traveler's checks from your TMC; a fee may be involved. Find out so you can be reimbursed.
  2. Last, and rarely used, you may obtain cash from your agency's Imprest Fund.
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Airline tickets - Unless your TMC/CTO mails airline tickets to travelers, pick up your airline tickets as close to the date of departure as possible. Many TMCs use e-ticketing, and you will not get a ticket-only information about the reservation.

Federal employees may now retain, for personal use, Frequent Flyer Miles earned while on official government travel.

Phone card - Pick up a government phone card from your agency for telephone calls. Find out your agency policy on reimbursing personal phone calls while on travel.
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