Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Introduce a benefits payment card that can be used for essentials only
Closed
1,591 signatures
What the petition asks
To ensure that welfare money is being spent on essentials to help those in need, introduce a payment card that can only be used for things like food, clothes, school supplies etc. We are concerned that the tax-payer could be funding non-essential items for those who rely on the state for support.
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,591
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
8 Jan 2026
Closed
8 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.