Around £6.3 million has been spent on government-issued spending cards in the past year.
The figure was released in response to a Freedom of Information request.
It's up from about £5 million which was spent on them five years ago.
The Treasury also explained there are currently 1,093 of what it calls purchase cards in circulation.
Union wants farmers' views on vet announcement
The Manx National Farmers Union is asking farmers to take part in a survey about vets.
Bad weather could affect Friday and Saturday sailings
Two ferry sailings could be facing disruption this weekend.
Worries over Micard replacement to be raised in Keys
Will a backup system for people on benefits without bank accounts be set up in time?
Commissioners want more reassurance after Maughold incident
Garff commissioners are to write to the Island's chief constable after a serious incident in Maughold last month.
Island-inspired music wins Ivor Novello award
A composer and writer have won one of the UK's top music awards for a piece inspired by the Isle of Man.
Drugs action plan slated for December
An action plan on the government's work to tackle the harm done by drugs will be published in December.
Standing water on some roads after heavy rain overnight
Heavy rain overnight has caused some damage on the Island.
Fundraiser for well-known man's funeral reaches over £6k
An online fundraiser set up to pay for the funeral costs of a well-known Island man has reached over £6,000 .
