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Issue #511 Update Content to SB No. 022
Issue #492 Update the broken link on the GSA City Pair Program link
Issue #497 Update the Socioeconomic report with latest version
Issue #512 Update link to Per Diem Rates
Issue #496 About GSA SmartPay-change number of agencies/organizations
Issue #495 Statistic and Reports-Downloading of Reports is not automatic
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## Identification for Discount Programs

GSA SmartPay solutions provide automatic point-of-sale recognition for many GSA discount programs, including [Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative](https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/federal-strategic-sourcing-initiative-fssi) (FSSI), the [GSA City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/city-pair-program-cpp) (CPP) and more.
GSA SmartPay solutions provide automatic point-of-sale recognition for many GSA discount programs, including [Federal Strategic Sourcing Initiative](https://www.gsa.gov/buy-through-us/purchasing-programs/federal-strategic-sourcing-initiative-fssi) (FSSI), the [GSA City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program) (CPP) and more.

## Other Benefits

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## Travel

**Use**
To pay for travel and travel related expenses. Primary mechanism used to purchase airline, rail and bus tickets at significantly reduced fares under the [GSA City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/city-pair-program-cpp) (CPP).
To pay for travel and travel related expenses. Primary mechanism used to purchase airline, rail and bus tickets at significantly reduced fares under the [GSA City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program) (CPP).

**Account Type(s)**
Individually Billed Account (IBA) or CBA.
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- master contract
---

Established in 1998, the GSA SmartPay program provides payment solution services to more than 560 federal agencies/organizations and Native American tribal governments.
Established in 1998, the GSA SmartPay program provides payment solution services to more than 250 federal agencies/organizations and Native American tribal governments.

These payment solutions:
- Enable authorized employees to make purchases on behalf of the federal government in support of their agency’s mission.
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This report provides the aggregate GSA SmartPay spend government-wide for the various socioeconomic categories, e.g., Women-Owned Small Business, Veteran-Owned Small Business, etc. The report breaks out the spend at and below the Micro-Purchase Threshold (MPT) as well as spend above the MPT. The report also provides the overall percentage of GSA SmartPay spend on small businesses relative to the total purchase card spend under the program. This socioeconomic data is industry data which leverages the available commercial charge card platform; as such it may not conform to the specific Small Business Administration (SBA) standards.

- [GSA SmartPay Socioeconomic Data [XLSX, 104KB]](/files/GSA.SmartPay.Socioeconomic.Data.FY17-FY23_.EXTERNAL-Updated.Jan.2024.xlsx)
- [GSA SmartPay Socioeconomic Data [XLSX, 88.8KB]](/files/GSA.SmartPay.Socioeconomic.Data-updated.April.2024.xlsx)
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|[OMB Memorandum M-13-21 (Implementation of the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012) [PDF, 4 pages]](https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/sites/default/files/omb/memoranda/2013/m-13-21.pdf)|A/OPCs|Purchase, Travel, Fleet, Integrated|September 6, 2013|This Memo is a response to Public Law (P.L.) 112-194, the Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012. It provides supplemental guidance to the OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B.|
| [OMB Memorandum M-17-26 (Reducing Burden for Federal Agencies by Rescinding and Modifying OMB Memoranda) [PDF, 12 pages]](https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/legacy_drupal_files/omb/memoranda/2017/M-17-26.pdf)|A/OPCs|Purchase, Travel, Fleet, Integrated|June 15, 2017 |This memo is meant to reduce reporting burdens for the federal government.|
|[OMB Memorandum M-20-21 (COVID Reporting) [PDF, 9 pages]](https://www.whitehouse.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Implementation-Guidance-for-Supplemental-Funding-Provided-in-Response.pdf)|A/OPCs| Purchase, Travel, Fleet, Integrated|April 10, 2020|The federal government's aggressive response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) includes an unprecedented economic relief package for Americans in need.<br />This memorandum directs agencies to leverage and continue to employ existing financial transparency and accountability mechanisms wherever possible.|
|[Per Diem Rates](http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877)|A/OPCs, Card/account holders|Travel| Updated annually|Per diem rates – the allowance for lodging (excluding taxes), meals and related incidental expenses – are regularly reviewed and adjusted according to market conditions. |
|[Per Diem Rates](https://www.gsa.gov/perdiem)|A/OPCs, Card/account holders|Travel| Updated annually|Per diem rates – the allowance for lodging (excluding taxes), meals and related incidental expenses – are regularly reviewed and adjusted according to market conditions. |
|[Public Law 105-264 (Travel and Transportation Reform Act of 1998) [PDF, 9 pages]](https://www.congress.gov/105/plaws/publ264/PLAW-105publ264.pdf)|A/OPCs, Card/account holders|Travel| October 19, 1998|This Act mandates that federal employees use the government travel charge card for all payments of expenses related to official government travel.|
|[Public Law 109-115 (Section 846 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2006) [PDF, 129 pages]](https://www.congress.gov/109/plaws/publ115/PLAW-109publ115.pdf)|A/OPCs, Card/account holders|Travel| November 30, 2005|This Law requires agencies to assess the creditworthiness of first-time Individually Billed Account (IBA) travel charge card applicants prior to issuing a card.|
|[Public Law 112-194 (Government Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012) [PDF, 7 pages]](https://www.congress.gov/112/plaws/publ194/PLAW-112publ194.pdf)|A/OPCs|Purchase, Travel| October 5, 2012|The Act requires all federal agencies to establish certain safeguards and internal controls for government charge card programs.|
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---
title: "Smart Bulletin No. 022"
intro: "GSA SmartPay - GSA SmartPay Program Certification (GSPC)"
intro: "GSA SmartPay® - GSA SmartPay Program Certification (GSPC)"
number: "No. 022"
order: 022
businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated"
published: "Dec 2, 2021"
lastupdated: "Mar 8, 2024"
lastupdated: "Apr 12, 2024"
---

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| August 23, 2023| Revised to update GSA SmartPay 3 Master Contract language and remove obsolete guidance. |
| February 26, 2024 | Updated GSPC requirements for the 2024 GSA SmartPay Training Forum. |
| March 8, 2024 | Revised for administrative updates |
| April 12, 2024 | Administrative update. |

## Effective Date

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## Introduction

Public Law 112-194, The Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Appendix B, “Improving the Management of Government Charge Card Programs,” emphasize the need for agencies to effectively manage their charge card programs. Therefore, agency/organization government charge card personnel must possess a thorough understanding of applicable statutes, policies, procedures, and best practices to help ensure charge card programs are managed properly, and agency refund potential is maximized. Agency/organization government charge card personnel are also charged with the responsibility of ensuring that:
Public Law 112-194, The Charge Card Abuse Prevention Act of 2012, and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-123, Appendix B emphasize the need for agencies to effectively manage their charge card programs. Therefore, agency/organization government charge card personnel must possess a thorough understanding of applicable statutes, policies, procedures, and best practices to help ensure charge card programs are managed properly and agency refund potential is maximized. Agency/organization government charge card personnel also ensure that:
- Charge cards/accounts are correctly established, maintained, and closed out.
- Card/account holders are trained (including maintenance training).
- Appropriate transaction monitoring is conducted.
- Agency/organization management is advised when corrective action is required.
- Agency/organization management is advised when corrective action is required.

## Summary

Individuals who play a role in managing or executing agency/organization GSA SmartPay programs have an optional opportunity to earn a GSPC, formerly called the Charge Card Manager Certification (CCMC). This designation is obtained by completing the required coursework offered during the annual GSA SmartPay Training Forum and by possessing actual "hands-on" experience working with the GSA SmartPay program, card/account holders, and card managers. Use of this certification program is voluntary and is intended to ensure that charge card personnel have the fundamental training and experience needed to work with a government charge card program.
Individuals who play a role in managing or executing agency/organization GSA SmartPay programs have an optional opportunity to earn a GSPC, formerly called the Charge Card Manager Certification (CCMC). This designation is obtained by completing the required coursework offered during the annual GSA SmartPay Training Forum and by possessing actual “hands-on” experience working with the GSA SmartPay program, card/account holders, and card managers.

Use of this certification program is voluntary and is intended to ensure that charge card personnel have the fundamental training and experience needed to work with a government charge card program.

Agency/organization use of this program is encouraged but is not required.

**How is the GSPC obtained?**

**Coursework**: All required classes will be offered during the annual GSA SmartPay Training Forum. The curriculum includes both GSA Qualifying and Bank/Brand Qualifying classes.

**All GSPC candidates must attend a minimum of seven classes, which includes two GSA Qualifying classes and five Bank/Brand Qualifying classes.**

Acceptable classes will be designated as “GSPC - GSA Qualifying Class” and “GSPC - Bank/Brand Qualifying Class” on the GSPC qualifying course list available on the forum’s website ([gsasmartpayforum.org](https://www.gsasmartpayforum.org)) and within the GSA SmartPay Training Forum’s mobile app.

**All GSPC candidates must attend a minimum of seven classes, which includes two GSA Qualifying classes and five Bank/Brand Qualifying classes in order to satisfy the coursework requirement.** To see the GSA Qualifying and Bank/Brand Qualifying classes that count towards the GSPC, candidates may refer to the forum’s website ([gsasmartpayforum.org](http://gsasmartpayforum.org)) and/or the GSA SmartPay Training Forum’s mobile app.

Please note that:
- Class attendance will be tracked during the GSA SmartPay Training Forum and automatically submitted to the GSPC Program Manager.
- For in-person forums, badges will be scanned as you enter/exit each class.
- For virtual forums, the web platform will track which sessions you attended.
- For in-person and virtual forums, you must attend the entire length of the class to receive credit.
- Attendance at agency meetings occurring throughout the forum does not count towards the certification requirements.
- Class attendance will be tracked during the GSA SmartPay Training Forum and automatically submitted to the GSPC Program Manager.
- For in-person forums, badges will be scanned as you enter/exit each class.
- For virtual forums, the web platform will track which sessions you attended.
- For in-person and virtual forums, you must attend the entire length of the class to receive credit.
- Attendance at agency meetings occurring throughout the forum does not count towards the certification requirements.

**Experience**: A candidate must have a minimum of six months of continuous, hands-on experience working with the GSA SmartPay program prior to receiving the certification.

**Certification Time Frame**: Once the GSPC is awarded, it will remain active for three years.
**Certification Time Frame**: Once the GSPC is awarded, it will remain active for three years.

**Requalification for the GSPC** To requalify for the GSPC so that it is active for another three years, candidates shall attend a forum (either in-person or virtual) and satisfy the coursework and experience requirements. After the candidate attends the forum and verifies that they have met the coursework and experience requirements, another GSPC will be awarded and will remain active for three years.

**Requalification For the GSPC**
To requalify for the GSPC so that it is active for another three years, candidates shall attend a forum (either in-person or virtual) and complete the coursework and experience requirements. By completing the coursework and experience requirements, another GSPC will be awarded and will remain active for three years.
Please note that there is no longer a separate process to renew the GSPC.

Please note that there is no longer a separate process to renew the GSPC.
GSA is permitted to modify the GSPC requirements if program performance warrants. These changes will be conveyed in a revision to this Smart Bulletin.

## Action
After the GSA SmartPay Training Forum, GSPC candidates will receive an email with a link to the [GSA SmartPay Training website](http://training.smartpay.gsa.gov) where they will confirm if they have met the coursework and experience requirements. **Please note this email will be sent out approximately one month after the conclusion of the forum.**

To obtain the GSPC, candidates should complete the following steps:
1. Satisfy the coursework requirements. Specifically, all GSPC candidates must complete a minimum of seven classes, which includes two GSA Qualifying classes and five Bank/Brand Qualifying classes.
Acceptable classes will be designated as “GSPC - GSA Qualifying Class” and “GSPC - Bank/Brand Qualifying Class” on the GSPC qualifying course list available on the forum’s website (gsasmartpayforum.org) and within the GSA SmartPay Training Forum’s mobile app.

2. After the GSA SmartPay Training Forum, GSPC candidates will receive an email with a link to the GSA SmartPay Training website, where they will confirm that they have met the coursework and experience requirements. **Please note this email will be sent out approximately one month after the conclusion of the forum.**

GSPC candidates shall confirm that the requirements have been met by answering the following two questions on the GSA SmartPay Training website:
GSPC candidates will answer the following two questions on the GSA SmartPay Training website:

- Coursework: I have met the coursework requirement during the GSA SmartPay Training Forum by attending at least two GSA Qualifying classes and at least five Bank/Brand Qualifying classes, as outlined in Smart Bulletin No. 022.

- Experience: I have met the experience requirement by having a minimum of six months of continuous, hands-on experience working in an agency/organization’s GSA SmartPay program prior to receiving the GSPC.

Failure by the GSPC candidate to confirm on the GSA SmartPay Training website that the coursework and experience requirements have been met will result in:
- Receiving the following message: “You have not met the minimum requirements to be issued a GSA SmartPay Program Certification. Please see Smart Bulletin No. 022.”
If the GSPC candidate confirms on the GSA SmartPay Training website that they have met the coursework and experience requirements, the GSPC will be issued and will be immediately emailed to them. Certificates will also be available anytime by going to the GSA SmartPay Training website, then selecting “Access Past Certificates”.

- **The GSPC is not being issued.**
If the GSPC candidate does not confirm on the GSA SmartPay Training website that they have met the coursework and experience requirements, a GSPC will not be issued.

**Candidates are permitted to resubmit answers at any time after the requirements have been met.**

3. For those candidates who confirm on the GSA SmartPay Training website that the coursework and experience requirements have been met, the GSPC will be available immediately to them.
Candidates are permitted to return to the GSA SmartPay Training website using the link previously provided to them to resubmit answers to the coursework and experience questions if they satisfy those requirements after their initial submission.

4. Certificates will be accessible via the GSA SmartPay Training website.
For questions or comments regarding this Smart Bulletin, please contact the GSPC Program Manager at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]).
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title: "Smart Bulletin No. 023"
intro: "GSA SmartPay - Third Party Payment Processors "
intro: "GSA SmartPay® - Third Party Payment Processors "
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order: 023
businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated"
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title: "Smart Bulletin No. 024"
intro: "GSA SmartPay – Rewards Program Policy and Guidance"
intro: "GSA SmartPay® – Rewards Program Policy and Guidance"
number: "No. 024"
order: 024
businessline: "Purchase, Integrated, and Fleet"
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title: "Smart Bulletin No. 030"
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intro: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular No. A-123, Appendix B Agency Reporting to GSA/CCCM; Submission Implementing Guidance"
number: "No. 030"
order: 030
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title: "Smart Bulletin No. 031"
intro: "GSA SmartPay – OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Implementing Guidance and Clarifications/Updates"
intro: "GSA SmartPay® – OMB Circular A-123, Appendix B Implementing Guidance and Clarifications/Updates"
number: "No. 031"
order: 031
businessline: "Purchase, Travel, Fleet, and Integrated"
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The BIN is the first six digits that appear on the charge card/account.

## Travel Cards/Accounts
GSA SmartPay Travel cards/accounts can be used for official government travel and travel-related expenses, while allowing card/account holders access to GSA's [City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/plan-book/transportation-airfare-pov-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program) reduced airfares.
GSA SmartPay Travel cards/accounts can be used for official government travel and travel-related expenses, while allowing card/account holders access to GSA's [City Pair Program](https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-a-trip/transportation-airfare-rates-pov-rates-etc/airfare-rates-city-pair-program) reduced airfares.

### Travel Card Designs
Typically, travel cards have one of these designs:
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