Treasury Minister Dr Alex Allinson says nobody should have difficulty opening a bank account when cash benefits payments end next year.
In the House of Keys this week, he faced questions about the end of the Micard system at the Post Office which costs government £565,000 a year.
He told MHKs the cards used by 3,000 people would stop being used on December 31 next year.
But he said people could seek help if they needed it:
Teenager appears in court accused of assaulting a woman
A 17 year old has been remanded in custody over an allegation he assaulted a woman.
No teacher lump sums for retirement on health grounds, says department
No school teachers get lump sums if they retire on medical grounds.
Ending bring-banks for paper will save environment and money, says minister
The Island's Infrastructure Minister says scrapping bring-banks for paper recycling is good for the environment, and will save government up to £50,000 a year.
'Temporary' tax hike unlikely to be reversed next year, says minister
The Treasury Minister says a temporary hike in income tax to fund healthcare may not be temporary after all.
Teenager remanded over burglary charge
A teenager has appeared in court accused of burglary.
Peel Castle jetty repairs waiting for cash, says DOI
The Department of Infrastructure says it'll finish repairs on a Peel landmark when it gets the money to do them.
Steam Packet 'will have its say' on Mersey tidal barrage scheme
Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says the Stema Packet Company will submit its views on a £6 billion proposed tidal power project on the River Mersey.
Fancy standing for Legislative Council?
Nominations have opened for four seats in Tynwald's upper chamber.
