image of paper icons

Credit card policy

How to apply for and use credit cards at Barnardo's.

Is this for you?

This policy is for those individuals who hold a Barnardo's credit card, their direct line manager, and the budget holders for the areas that the credit card is used (can be multiple). 

Key points

  • The purpose of this policy is to set the requirements users must adhere to for using corporate credit cards. 
  • Barnardo’s issues credit cards for its paid colleagues, to enable them to purchase goods or services on behalf of Barnardo’s where appropriate.
  • The policy explains where it may be more effective to use a credit card and where it is not appropriate to do so. 
  • To apply for a credit card, you will need permission from you line manager, budget holder. Your application will then be reviewed by the Head of Finance (Transactional Services).
  • The Credit Card policy and all supporting guidance documents, including the application process, application form, card holder guidance, and how to code your spend, can be downloaded at the bottom of this page.

Your responsibilities

  • As a credit card user, you're responsible for; following the Credit Card policy and making sure expenditure is coded on the online system to applicable account code (and cost centre); uploading invoices and receipts and keeping the card and PIN number safe.
  • As a budget holder/line manager, you're responsible for; regularly reviewing spend and usage in accordance with the Credit Card policy and making sure cards are still required.