Are you setting up your international supplier correctly?

In order to ensure smooth processing of supplier invoices and purchase orders, please ensure international supplier setup and change requests are completed well in advance.  

The Global Disbursement Service (GDS) is UBC’s method for making international payments (outside of Canada and the US). When submitting GDS requests, please ensure that the Global Disbursement Form is completed accurately and signed. Access the form and find more information on the Global Disbursement Service page.  

A few reminders:  

• Currency alignment: Indicate the currency accepted by the supplier's bank account on the GDS form. This currency should also match the currency stated on both the purchase order (PO) and the invoice.  
• Supplier profile name: Make sure that the supplier profile name matches the name of the bank account holder. Mismatched names may result in payment delays or even rejection.  
• Signature requirements: While UBC accepts both electronic and physical signatures, a typed name in the signature section is not sufficient. A physical or electronic signature is necessary for authentication purposes.