Instant Card Guide
Purposes of Instant Card
A more efficient payment option which is intended to replace the need for travel cash advances wherever possible.
A simple and secure payment option for travelers who do not have a CTE card, and are conducting business on behalf of the University.
Urgent, same-day payment option in the event a traveler's standard CTE card is lost, stolen, or if a new card application cannot be processed in time to meet a payment deadline.
Timely aid with payments on behalf of travelers in remote locations.
Benefits to Instant Card
Reduce out-of-pocket expenses for individuals traveling on behalf of the University and those moving/relocating to UC Santa Cruz.
The Instant Card is easy to receive, view, and add to a virtual wallet.
Integrated with CruzFly: Instant Card transactions automatically post to CruzFly for streamlined account reconciliation and expense reporting.
The Instant Card has multiple layers of encryption, and it can be added to a mobile wallet and Apple Pay on iPhones or Google Pay on Android devices.