Who needs a government Travelcard?


Who needs a government Travelcard? GTCC Regulations state that the card will be used by all DoD personnel (military or civilian) to pay for all costs related to official government travel, including meals.


What are the disadvantages of a Travelcard?

Disadvantages of a travel credit card often include expensive fees, high interest rates, limited redemption options, and points and miles that can expire or lose value over time. Travel cards offer some of the best rewards available, though many may not be worth it if you don't spend or travel enough.


Is it best to use a travel card abroad?

To avoid credit card fees when traveling internationally, use a card with no foreign transaction fees — you'll save at least 3% in fees by taking this step. All of our best cards for international travel listed above don't charge a foreign transaction fee.


What is the difference between a travel card and a credit card?

Editorial and user-generated content is not provided, reviewed or endorsed by any company. The only difference between a credit card and a travel card is that the latter tends to reward cardholders more for making travel-related purchases than anything else.


What not to buy on a government travel card?

Don't charge office supplies, training, conference fees, photocopies, postal services, or equipment on the travel card. Use the purchase card or other acquisition procedures to procure non-travel services and products.