Third Party Payment System (TPPS)

The Third Party Payment System (TPPS) is used by the Department of Defense (DoD) for commercial transportation payments. If you are a Transportation Service Provider (TSP) that does not submit your freight or household goods invoices through TPPS, please visit Industrial Transportation Pay - Freight and Household Goods.

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What is the Third Party Payment System (TPPS)?

The Third Party Payment System (TPPS) is a one stop shop for all of your transportation and freight invoices needs, including:

  • Electronic Invoice Submission - Allows for the electronic submission of transportation invoices by providers.
  • Automated Review - Enables automated review of invoices before payment is made.
  • Real-time Visibility -  Improves management of costs by providing visibility into operations, logistics, and financial information.
  • Payment and Credit Processing - Facilitates electronic payments and credits.
  • Financial System Integration - Allows for the automatic linking of payments and receipts to general ledger (G/L) systems.  

Getting Started with TPPS

Before you can use TPPS  you’ll need to obtain a Username and Password.  To request access, follow the steps below:

1. Complete a DD Form 2875 – System Authorization Access Request (SAAR)

  • Your supervisor needs to identify the type of access required (freight, HHG/NTS/DPM or both) and provide the justification, if you need additional space to complete this use block 21.

Adobe Acrobat PDF Document Image DD Form 2875 - System Authorization Access Request (SAAR)

2. Submit your DD Form 2875  to dfas.dscc.jas.mbx.cco-cash@mail.mil


Manual Charges

If your monthly Call for Funds has manual charges, the Transportation Office will need to submit that portion to their applicable DFAS Payment Office via Electronic File Room (EFR) through Electronic Document Management (EDM) .

Getting Started with Electronic File Room (EFR)

Before you can use the EFR, you’ll need to obtain access. To request access, follow the steps below

  1. Visit Account Management and Provisioning System (AMPS)
  2. Your EFR Access is defined by region:
    • Columbus DAGY, CAPSF, EFR- 250
    • Columbus USAF, Dayton IAPSG, EFR-250
    • Columbus USMC, CAPSN EFR-250
    • Limestone, Defense-Enterprise-Acct-Mgt DEAMS, EFR-250
    • Cleveland, STARSU, EFR-250
    • Indianapolis, KLPRD, EFR-250
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Contact US Bank

Invoices with manual charges are paid by US Bank. For any questions related to the US Bank process, please contact US Bank.
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  • US Bank Toll-free: 1-800-417-8144
  • US Bank International: +011-612-973-3170

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Page Updated: Aug. 6, 2026