What is the Wire Payment Request Form?
The Wire Payment Request Form is used to request payments via electronic wire transfer when standard payment methods (e.g., U.S. check or ACH) are not feasible.
This form supports:
- Wire payments to foreign suppliers
- Wire payments to domestic suppliers (case-by-case approval)
- Wire reimbursements to foreign travelers
Wire payments require complete and accurate banking and supporting documentation to ensure timely and secure processing.
When to Use the Wire Payment Request Form
1. Wire Payments to Foreign (and Approved Domestic) Suppliers
Use this process when a supplier:
- Does not have a U.S. bank account, or
- Is unable to accept a U.S. check
Note: Domestic supplier wire payments are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. If approved, follow the process outlined below.
Department Responsibilities:
- Follow all applicable procurement guidelines when obtaining goods/services
- Create a purchase order (PO) and receipt in OMNI
- Upon receipt of the invoice, complete the Wire Payment Request Form in full, including:
- Supplier information (Supplier ID and Name)
- Distribution information (PO#, Receipt #, Invoice #, and funding details)
- Complete wire transfer/banking information
Required Documentation:
- Supplier invoice
- Banking documentation provided directly by the supplier confirming wire instructions
Submission Instructions:
- Email the completed Wire Payment Request Form and supporting documentation to CTL-AccountsPayable@fsu.edu
Important: Wire Payment Requests should not be submitted through the Payment Request Center in OMNI.
2. Travel Reimbursements to Foreign Travelers
Use this process when reimbursing foreign individuals who are not able to deposit or cash U.S. checks.
Department Responsibilities:
- Complete the travel reimbursement in Concur:
- Select University Paid as the payment method for out-of-pocket expenses
- Indicate in the Comments section that the traveler requires reimbursement via wire
- After submitting the expense report, complete the Wire Payment Request Form in full, including:
- Traveler information (Guest ID and name)
- Distribution information (Expense Report # and funding details)
- Complete wire transfer/banking information
Required Documentation:
- Banking documentation provided directly by the traveler confirming wire transfer instructions
Submission Instructions:
- Email the completed Wire Payment Request Form and supporting documentation to CTL-AccountsPayable@fsu.edu.
Important:
- Wire transfers attached in Concur will not be processed.
- The completed form must be emailed separately to Accounts Payable.
Updated 8/26/26
