https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to the DFAS PCS entitlements page, &quot;The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a member, with or without dependents, for expenses incurred in relocating the member&#39;s household during a PCS move.&quot; and &quot;If you hold a Government Travel Credit Card, the credit card must be used for DLA expenses.&quot; <br /><br />Since i would be entitled to DLA as an E6 moving dependants, and putting a security deposit down on a place to live would be considered &quot;an expebse incurred in relocating the member&#39;s household&quot; would i be allowed to use the GTC to pay for the security deposit? <br /><br />This normally wouldn&#39;t be an issue, i would just pay out of pocket, but in the area i just PCS&#39;ed to, most places are asking for about a $1500-$2000 deposit, plus first month&#39;s rent (another $2000 that i will pay out of pocket). Sat, 11 May 2019 07:58:04 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>According to the DFAS PCS entitlements page, &quot;The purpose of Dislocation Allowance is to partially reimburse a member, with or without dependents, for expenses incurred in relocating the member&#39;s household during a PCS move.&quot; and &quot;If you hold a Government Travel Credit Card, the credit card must be used for DLA expenses.&quot; <br /><br />Since i would be entitled to DLA as an E6 moving dependants, and putting a security deposit down on a place to live would be considered &quot;an expebse incurred in relocating the member&#39;s household&quot; would i be allowed to use the GTC to pay for the security deposit? <br /><br />This normally wouldn&#39;t be an issue, i would just pay out of pocket, but in the area i just PCS&#39;ed to, most places are asking for about a $1500-$2000 deposit, plus first month&#39;s rent (another $2000 that i will pay out of pocket). SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 11 May 2019 07:58:04 -0400 2019-05-11T07:58:04-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=4625397&urlhash=4625397 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I’d contact your G8/9 office at installation and get an answer in writing before going ahead. LTC Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 11 May 2019 09:12:43 -0400 2019-05-11T09:12:43-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=4625459&urlhash=4625459 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do not commit unless you have a written review from a competent authority that it can be done. Otherwise you’ll be in a world of hurt. MAJ Javier Rivera Sat, 11 May 2019 09:34:49 -0400 2019-05-11T09:34:49-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=4626060&urlhash=4626060 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Yes, you can use it for that. I used it during my last PCS for that. I checked with my chain and did my research beforehand and it is allowed. SSG Private RallyPoint Member Sat, 11 May 2019 13:11:35 -0400 2019-05-11T13:11:35-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=4626280&urlhash=4626280 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Perhaps consider an advanced pay for a deposit. LTC Jason Mackay Sat, 11 May 2019 15:05:15 -0400 2019-05-11T15:05:15-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=4626938&urlhash=4626938 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>There was nothing I could find that concrete says yes, but as acquiring a location to live is part of a moving expense and the basic text of DLA states this is what the funds are for, I would say yes. However, this is the military, seek higher authority for a &quot;yes/no&quot; answer and further guidance on the matter. SSG Brian G. Sat, 11 May 2019 20:01:32 -0400 2019-05-11T20:01:32-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/can-the-gtc-be-used-to-pay-a-security-deposit-on-an-apartment-as-part-of-dislocation-allowance?n=8103562&urlhash=8103562 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>That is what an &quot;Advanced Dislocation Allowance for authorized Soldiers&quot; (DLA) is for. According the the memo dated 10 OCT 2019 signed by the Secretary of the Army, &quot;Effective immediately, Soldiers authorized to receive Dislocation Allowance (DLA) may elect advance payment of their DLA entitlement even though they possess an Individually Billed Account (IBA) travel charge card.&quot; SFC Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 27 Jan 2023 06:59:18 -0500 2023-01-27T06:59:18-05:00 2019-05-11T07:58:04-04:00