Yes, and it's the #1 denial cause. Most receipts don't show it. Here's exactly how to get compliant documentation for every purchase.
Yes, and this is the single most common reason PEP reimbursements are denied. Your proof of payment must include the last 4 digits of the card used for the purchase. Most online receipts don't include this, which means you need a second document.
The last 4 digits are how Step Up confirms that the person submitting the reimbursement is the same person who made the purchase. Without it, they can't verify the transaction as claimed.
Amazon, curriculum stores, and small vendors often send email confirmations showing exactly what you bought, but not your payment card details. The receipt passes the "what did you buy?" test but fails the "how did you pay?" test.
Pro tip: Even when EMA doesn't explicitly prompt you for both documents, attach the card statement alongside your receipt every time. It dramatically reduces your hold rate.
Don't let four missing digits cost you weeks of waiting. Florida PEP Tracker flags receipts that are missing payment verification before you submit, so you can attach the right documents the first time and avoid the hold cycle entirely.
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