An advice session to help people move from collecting their pensions and benefits in cash to direct bank payments has been arranged following strong political criticism of a lack of support.
About 800 people still collect payments at post offices using the government’s MiCard system, which was due to be switched off on 31 December but has now been extended by a year.
The social security division has now arranged a drop-in session for remaining users, offering support and advice about gaining access to a bank account.
The session – which will be attended by representatives of four banks operating on the island – takes place at Markwell House in Douglas between 09:30 and 12:30 GMT on Wednesday.