Acquisition Card (AC) Program
- As of June 30, 2021, we will no longer issue new VISA-Desjardins cards;
- Any new card request will be actioned with the new acquisition card provider, MasterCard-NBC, and will be usable in October 2021;
- If you are waiting to obtain a MasterCard-NBC card in October 2021 but need to make purchases by that date, ask a cardholder in your cost center to make the purchase. Make sure to provide them with all related documentation and section 32 approval.
- Read the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the ESDC Acquisition Card transition from Visa Desjardins to National Bank of Canada (NBC) MasterCard.
Don’t hesitate to contact the NC-PURCHASING_PORTAL-PORTAIL_D'ACHATS-GD nc-purchasing_portal@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca if you are facing any challenges and we will work with you to find a solution.
Acquisition Cards must only be used to purchase goods and services for conducting government business (that is to say, for operational requirements), at the request of individuals with delegated authority, within the limitations established by Treasury Board and the Department's policies, and within the individual card's credit limits and authorizations as established by the Funds Centre (FC) Manager.
An individual Acquisition Card is not transferable and must be used only by the cardholder; the person whose name appears on the individual card. (Purchases can only be initiated and completed by the cardholder. This allows the cardholder to confirm that the purchase is not in contradiction to any applicable policies before the purchase is made).
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Acquisition Card Policy, Procedures and Guidelines
Acquisition Card Policy, Procedures and Guidelines
- Acquisition Card Policy, Procedures & Guidelines
- Guidelines for Card Use, including Internet Transactions
- Consequences for Acquisition Card Misuse
- Mandatory Use of Standing Offers
- Roles and Responsibilities for Funds Centre Managers
- Roles and Responsibilities for Acquisition Cardholders
- Frequently Asked Question
Tools and Resources
Training
Training
Mandatory:
- Acquisition Card (ILMS/Saba; Class ID 00003080)
- Acquisition Card (AC) Processing – myEMS(SAP)
- Green Procurement (C215)
Additional:
National Bank of Canada (NBC):
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Training
Departmental acquisition cards can be used to support accessibility related purchases, in accordance with applicable procurement policies and processes. Before initiating any furniture or IM/IT accessible item purchases, please consult the Furniture Purchase Roadmap or the IM/IT Services iService Catalogue. Please contact the purchasing portal for additional guidance.
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Contact the National Acquisition Card Team
- To reset your password and/or memorable word for the VISA Intellilink website.
- For questions and/or clarifications before proceeding with your purchase.
- For questions on the acquisition card use and policy
- For any guidance on choosing an appropriate procurement method
- Contact us via:
- NC-PURCHASING_PORTAL-PORTAIL_D'ACHATS-GD
nc-purchasing_portal@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca