Pilot phase: These four regions in Bavaria are testing the payment card for asylum seekers in advance. As of: February 2, 2024, 11:56 a.m By: Felix Herz CommentsPressSplit From the summer, asylum seekers will receive state benefits via a payment card.

This is now being tested in three Bavarian districts and one city. The payment card will be used across the Free State as early as summer. The main purpose is to prevent refugees from sending money to relatives in their home countries.