The Office of Procurement Services
The Office of Procurement Services supports the Quest 2025 Strategic Plan by performing the entire procurement function in a customer-focused, strategic, and sustainable manner. Get Started Here. VCU staff and faculty may request IT support and customer service through the IT Support Portal. Procurement Service's suite of tickets are available after selecting / submitting role VCU IT Self Service > Enter IT Portal > Submit a Request > Procurement Services dropdown to desired group.
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Important Notice: Upcoming Opportunity to Enroll in VCU’s Faster, Secure Payment Programs
Dear Valued Contractor/Supplier,
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), in partnership with Bank of America and Bottomline, is launching a campaign to offer our suppliers more secure, faster, and environmentally friendly payment options.
In the coming weeks, you may receive a letter or email from Bank of America, Bottomline or a firm named Priority regarding:
- Electronic ACH Payments (Paymode-X Basic or Premium ACH)
- Virtual Payables (Virtual Card payments)
These communications are legitimate and authorized by VCU.
Benefits to You:No Action Needed Yet:
- Potentially faster receipt of funds (payments within 20 days or less).
- Improved remittance visibility and tracking.
- Enhanced security to protect your banking information.
- Reduced processing time and paperwork.
You will receive instructions directly from Bottomline/Bank of America/Priority. If you have questions at any point, please contact:
- Paymode-X ACH Enrollment: payables@vcu.edu
- Virtual Payables (Virtual Card) Enrollment: virtualpayables-supplierenrollment@bofa.com
More information is also available on our supplier resources page:
https://procurement.vcu.edu/for-suppliers/vendor-invoicing--payment/Thank you for supporting VCU’s efforts to modernize and streamline our payment processes.
Sincerely,
John McHugh
Executive Director
VCU Procurement Services
