State pensions and all benefits can now be paid directly into bank accounts weekly

State pensions and all benefits types can now be paid directly into people’s bank accounts weekly.

That's the latest from government, in a statement issued earlier this week.

Until now, it's only been available for payments made on a monthly basis.

Anyone currently receiving their payments using the MiCard system who would like to transfer to having direct payments to their bank account is asked to visit gov.im/socialsecurity for further information.