Invoicing & Payment Options

Suppliers should submit invoices directly to MSU Accounts Payable for prompt processing. Invoices must reference only one purchase order (PO) and must contain:

  • A valid MSU PO number, including all prefixes and the release number when applicable.
  • The current name and "remit to" address of the supplier.
  • Distinguishable, separately invoiced line items, each with a description, price, and language matching the language and sequence of the PO.
  • The freight bill number or tracking number.

Submission instructions

  1. Prepare each invoice as a separate PDF file.
  2. Send an original, separate email for each invoice to MSUPAY@msu.edu. Do not forward from another email.
  3. In the email subject line, include the PO number and your organization's name.
    1. Example: PO 345678 James Company

If you are unable to email your invoice to MSU Accounts Payable, it may be mailed to the address below:

MSU Accounts Payable
166 Service Rd., Room 103
East Lansing, MI 48824

Payment options

MSU Accounts Payable will issue a check as payment for domestic suppliers, or initiate a wire transfer for foreign orders. Suppliers interested in receiving PO payments electronically can enroll in Paymode-X®, a service offered by Bank of America Merrill Lynch. Benefits of enrollment include:

  • Time and money savings
  • Robust reporting
  • Multiple layers of security

Already enrolled? Call Paymode-X at 877-443-6944 to have MSU added to your account.