pegg Posted October 21, 2019 Report Share Posted October 21, 2019 Hey all , just been hearing some really negative reports over here about a "cashless welfare card" thats been introduced over there ? I was just wondering is this for your centre link payments now ? As when we where permanent residents we got a bank transfer every 2 weeks ? Just wondering if this is still the same ? just interested ...... thats all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FOL Posted December 7, 2019 Report Share Posted December 7, 2019 @pegg assuming it is a cashless wellfare card, what is the problem with it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted December 8, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 the problem that was in the report i read - was it is only valid for certain items , so the person who has card cannot freely spend on what they want on weekly shop for example. Also only certain companies except ? ..... Dont know much about it , just a very curious report about it that was all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rossmoyne Posted December 19, 2019 Report Share Posted December 19, 2019 I don't know too much about it, except that it is being trialled in a few places and that a percentage is put on the card and can only be used with certain companies to buy food, utilities etc, and not for buying alcohol, drugs etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali Posted December 20, 2019 Report Share Posted December 20, 2019 The card is currently only in a few regional areas - 20% of the welfare payment goes into the bank account of the recipient and 80% onto the card. Restrictions are buying alcohol with the card. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pegg Posted December 22, 2019 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2019 like i say it just popped up about it on social media - i guess its for folk with ie a problem with drink / drugs ? .. anyhow cheers for response Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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