Online Travel Card Application Instructions

Please use the following link to apply for a Travel Card at least 15 business days in advance of your travel date: https://home.cards.citidirect.com/CommercialCard.

• After accessing the link, follow the steps below to complete an online application
  • Under new users select "Apply for Card";
  • Select "Invitation Passcode" then click on continue;
  • Type in the invitation passcode, then type in the inviter's email address then select continue;
  • You will now be at the "User Registration" screen; please follow the questions to complete your application.
  • Statement of Understanding, signed by you and your supervisor. Electronic signatures are acceptable.
  • The GSA SmartPay Travel Cardholder Training. This is a mandatory requirement for each cardholder before being issued the card and every three years after that. The training is online and can be accessed using the following link: https://training.smartpay.gsa.gov/gsa-smartpay-travel-training-account-holders-aos
  • The completed Statement of Understanding signed and dated by you and your supervisor; and
  • A copy of the GSA SmartPay Travel Training Certificate