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Old age pensioners can cash vouchers at money transfer agents countrywide

March 11, 2021
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Pensioners lined up outside the Campbellville Post Office [Photo: News Room/April 1, 2020]

In an effort to ease the hassle and long lines for senior citizens to uplift their monthly pension, the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security has introduced another option – pensioners can now redeem their vouchers at any MoneyGram/Surepay and BillExpress locations countrywide.

The ministry, in a statement, highlighted that pensioners are required to walk with their booklets and some form of identification (ID) to complete the transaction. The availability of this option is a promised fulfilled by subject minister, Dr Vindhya Persaud, to improve service delivery for the elderly.

Apart, from encashing vouchers at the money transfer agents, pensioners can access the service through their respective banking institutions or post offices.

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