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<p /> <p /> <p>The Post Office card account (POca) contract expires in March 2015
with the possibility of a 2 year extension beyond that date. </p><p>The POca is a
very simple account designed for the receipt of pensions and legacy benefits. It cannot
be used for the payment of wages/salaries and does not offer transactional services
such as direct debits so will not be suitable for the majority of working age claimants
eligible for Universal Credit. </p><p>No decision has been made on the future of the
POca but discussions are currently taking place between DWP, Post Office Ltd and the
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to consider the future needs of customers
beyond 2015 and any announcement on this matter will be made in due course.</p><p>Ministers
and Officials have also met with relevant stakeholders, including the National Federation
of Sub-Postmasters to discuss POca related issues. </p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p>
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