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FOI - Prepaid card solutions [Dec 2025]

Key information

Request reference number: MGLA161225-0421

Date of response:

Summary of request

You requested information about prepaid card solutions related to payments to citizens through council services such as direct payments, no recourse to public funds.

The GLA is London's strategic government and does not operate in the same way as local councils. We therefore do not hold the information you have requested. In London you would need to contact the Borough Councils, including the City of London: https://www.londoncouncils.gov.uk/london-directory

Name of Local Authority: Greater London Authority

Does the Council utilise a prepaid card solution for electronic payment disbursement to citizens? No

If No,

Does the Council anticipate utilising Prepaid Card solution for the disbursement of funds in the future? No – N/A

Has the Council engaged with a provider of prepaid cards previously? No – N/A

Has the Council discounted the usage of prepaid cards? If so, why? No - N/A

If Yes,

What Council schemes currently utilise prepaid cards? (Yes/No) N/A

How many cards have been issued over the last 12 months? (1/01/2025 - 31/12/2025) N/A

What is the total load value (£) over the last 12 months? (1/01/2025 - 31/12/2025) N/A

Who is the provider for the prepaid card solution? N/A

What is the contract end date with the existing Prepaid Card provider? N/A

What is the contract length with the existing prepaid card provider? N/A

What is the annual cost for the Council to utilise a prepaid card solution? N/A

What route did the Council take to procure a prepaid card solution? (Directly, Framework, Tender) N/A

General

Who is the person responsible for the use of Prepaid Cards: Name, Position, Telephone Number, Email N/A

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