For information on sponsored project requirements for disadvantaged vendor usage, please refer to Subcontracting Plans for Small Disadvantaged Businesses or contact Awards Management in the Office for Sponsored Research at 495-5501. The Corporate Card is the primary payment vehicle for all travel expenses incurred by Harvard travelers. The Corporate Card program provides travelers with a wide variety of travel benefits and allows the University to capture travel data that is vital for management reporting and vendor negotiations. Applications for a Corporate Card should be approved by the designated authorizer in the applicant's school or department. For a Corporate Card application and instructions click here .
Individual cardholders are liable for all charges made on their card.
Use of Corporate Card for personal charges is not recommended. Harvard's purchases are exempt from state sales tax in Massachusetts and many other states. Harvard's tax exempt number in Massachusetts is E042103580. For more information click here or contact the Purchasing Department at 495-4441. Corporate Card Benefits Click here for a complete listing of all benefits and services available through the Corporate Card.