This User Reference Guide is issued to support the use of the MasterCard Government Procurement Card (GPC) provided by Royal Bank of Scotland for the Scottish Government group of core Departments, Associated Bodies, Executive Agencies and Non Departmental Public Bodies. The objective of this guide is to give users some background information about the GPC and to specify the policy and procedures for its use.
Please read this guide carefully. The information it contains is important, as it will enable the Card to be used as intended and will avoid unnecessary errors.
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The GPC as held by individuals, offers a simple method to purchase and pay for business-related, low value, non-recurring goods and services which are NOT covered by existing contracts. In certain circumstances the GPC can be used to purchase items covered under a contract but this would be an exception and not standard practice.
The GPC looks, and is used, much like any other MasterCard. and should be accepted by any establishment or organisation which accepts payment by MasterCard. However:
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