In coordination with our partner, Bank of the West, CSDA is launching a special purchasing program available only to our members. Our goal is to help your district find ways to control and report spending while providing your employees with convenient tools to make necessary business purchases. 

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The CSDA District Purchasing Card Program is a MasterCard branded card that is accepted at over 20 million vendors worldwide. The card can be used for vendor payments, travel expenses, procurement related items, online purchases, utility bills and much more.

This unique program allows CSDA members to aggregate their spending with that of CSDA and other districts, increasing the opportunities for cash rebates, even for districts with relatively small annual spends.

Other important benefits of the program include:

• Improving cash flow with increased cash float of 40 days on average
• Reducing costs and check fees by minimizing the number of checks issued
• Managing expenses better with enhanced monitoring capabilities and control with a free online card management tool

• A specialized card branded with the CSDA logo for easy identification
• Improved control by viewing transaction information on-line
• Ability to view statements and access reporting on-line
• Easy payment options – ACH debit or on-line payment available
• An enhanced cash back rebate program that benefits from the combined participation of CSDA member districts

CSDA is proud to offer this program to our members. If you have any questions or need more information about the CSDA District Purchasing Card, please call Bank of the West Government Banking at 866-588-1358 or contact CSDA Membership Director, Cathrine Lemaire at 877-924-2732 or email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Instructions for Enrollment

If you are interested in participating in the CSDA Commercial Card Program, the application process is simple.

Step 1
Please download the Program Description (PowerPoint), the Commercial Card Agreement and the Sample Card Policy for Board consideration. FAQ Sheet

Step 2
Please review the Commercial Card Agreement. Complete and return only Exhibit B on page 23.

Step 3
Complete the Program Profile form - yellow sections only.

Step 4
Complete the Cardholder List.

Step 5
Submit all three documents plus three (3) years of audited financial statements to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or fax to 866-235-9308. (If faxing documents, please advise us by email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .)


Thank you for your interest in the CSDA District Purchasing Card Program. We look forward to our continued partnership with you and Bank of the West.

Sincerely,
CSDA & Bank of the West
Government Banking Division