When you receive your new Cashless Debit Card, you must activate it to be able to use it. The information that is delivered with your Cashless Debit Card explains how to activate your Cashless Debit Card.
You can also find out how to activate your Cashless Debit Card here.
Once your Cashless Debit Card is activated and funds have been deposited into your Cashless Debit Card account, you can start using it. Please note that your welfare payment is deposited into your Cashless Debit Card account on the day your welfare payment is due.