When returning an item purchased with the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card, what are you authorized to accept?

The correct answer is that you are authorized to accept a credit to your Cardholder account when returning an item purchased with the Governmentwide Commercial Purchase Card. This option aligns with the guidelines established for the use of GPC, which emphasizes maintaining an accurate accounting of funds.

When returning items, the preferred method is to process a credit to the original Cardholder account to ensure that the government’s financial responsibilities and accounts reflect the transaction accurately. This process helps to maintain clear financial records and prevents any discrepancies that may arise from accepting different forms of compensation such as cash refunds, replacement items, or store credit vouchers. Each of those alternatives has potential complications, such as issues around tracking government funds or compliance with procurement regulations, that can lead to challenges in adhering to the GPC policies. Therefore, accepting a credit to the Cardholder account is the most straightforward and compliant option.