Drop-in session for MiCard users without bank accounts

A special government drop-in session will be held today for people on benefits or pensions who don't have bank accounts.

It comes after Tynwald voted to postpone scrapping the MiCard payment system after concerns hundreds of people wouldn't be able to receive entitlements.

The Treasury's social security team will be holding a session at Markwell House on Market Street in Douglas from 9.30am until 12.30pm later. 

HSBC, Lloyds Bank International, Barclays Bank and Isle of Man Bank will help people open accounts - you'll need to take photo ID, proof of address and your National Insurance or tax reference number.