What is the Cashless Debit Card program?

You have received a Cashless Debit Card as part of the Cashless Debit Card program, an initiative of the Australian Government.

For most Northern Territory participants, under the Cashless Debit Card program 50 per cent of your welfare payments are placed on your Cashless Debit Card account which restricts access to cash, purchasing alcohol or gambling products, and specific cash-like products, gift cards and prepaid cards.  The remaining 50 percent of your welfare payments are placed into your regular account.  This may differ depending on which measure you are on (e.g. the Child Protection Measure).

The Cashless Debit Card is issued by The Traditional Credit Union, the card provider.

For further information about the Cashless Debit Card program, please refer to the Department of Social Services.