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Event Advances are given for the event leader to make purchases during or right before the trip takes place.  Event advance funds can only be used after receiving the funds. Reliant requests that leaders wait to receive travel advance funds no earlier than 30 days prior to the start of the event. Sometimes purchases need to be made prior to the event leader receiving the event advance funds or instead of the leader using those event advance funds which are needed for cash on hand during the trip. In that situation, the preferred method is for Reliant to make the purchases for the event leader.  Or, the event leader can purchase and submit a Reimbursement for the Event Fund.

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1. Event leaders can pay in full when arriving in country with travel advance funds from their personal bank account. (This is the easiest option; however, many housing locations request funds in advance prior to arrival. This can also be a problem if cash is requested as many international ATMS have limits and fees so leaders would need to travel with lots of cash on hand.)
2. If we need to pay in advance, send Reliant the invoice and contact information for the housing location and Reliant will pay either by credit card or by international wire. Reliant can not pay by check internationally. (This can be an issue with using Reliant to make payments in more secure international locations where ministries are less welcome. In this case, Reliant could send advance funds to the event leader who could pay using a personal credit card.)
   1. If the event leader wants Reliant to make the hotel reservation, they can complete this form (Event Hotel Request Form) The events team will receive the results and work on purchasing the requested hotel rooms for the event. 

If Reliant is paying by wire:

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