The purpose of the Purchasing Card Program is to continue improving the purchasing process by streamlining small dollar purchases, expanding controls and increasing efficiency. The program was established to ease the process of small dollar purchases. Employees who have been issued a Purchasing Card may initiate transactions in person, by telephone, or via the Internet, within the limits of the procedures. Payments to vendors are made via the Visa settlement system. FSU has automated payments to the bank once a month and departmental charges are uploaded semi-monthly.