In the future, seven Austrian federal states will rely on the payment card for asylum seekers. The German company Paycenter has won the tender from the Ministry of the Interior to handle the project. Vienna and Lower Austria stay with their earlier models.
With the decision for the card provider, the next phase is taken into account when introducing the payment card. Seven Federal States participated in the tender initiated by the Ministry of the Interior, so they strive to introduce the payment card.
No transfer abroad
The purpose of the payment card is that all services for asylum seekers such as pocket money or rental costs are saved on it. Transfers abroad will no longer be possible.
Moreover, it should be guaranteed that women also receive their services directly. The Ministry of the Interior also argues with less administrative efforts.
Countries can determine rules themselves
The purpose of the tender was performed by the Federal Creation Agency was the conclusion of a framework agreement. Based on these, those federal states that have participated in the tender can now call a non -cash performance card. Flexible applications and detailed adjustments must be possible for the countries.
Source: Krone
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