Some asylum seekers are still getting cash on taxpayer-funded cards despite being granted refugee status.

Asylum seekers who have arrived in Britain are given a debit card, known as an Aspen card, by the Government loaded with £49.18 per person each week.

The money is intended to be used for essentials including food, clothing and toiletries. Asylum seekers should stop receiving support once their asylum claim has been fully determined.

But in some cases, Aspen cards are not being cancelled when they should be.In a Facebook group, one refugee wrote: "Hi everyone, I was granted refugee status in January 2025..."I’m still getting money on my Aspen card. Just wondering do I need to inform the Home Office about this, or will the payments stop automatically?"According to The Sun, another person wrote: "I know someone else this happened to. But he had payments for a whole year.“He did not touch the money as the Home Office could ask you to refund if you are not entitled to this.”

<img data-id="fixed-image" src="https://www.gbnews.com/media-library/image.jpg?id=61322373&amp;width=980" alt="" width="100%" height="auto">PA | Asylum seekers receive support from the Home Office including money and accommodation until their claims are determined

Asylum seekers receive more than £49 a week on taxpayer-funded debit cards{ai:summary}Some asylum seekers in the UK continue to receive funds on taxpayer-funded Aspen cards even after being granted refugee status. The cards provide £49.18 weekly for essentials, but there are reports of delays in canceling these payments once claims are fully determined.Individuals have expressed confusion about whether they need to notify the Home Office about continued payments, with some stating they received funds for an extended period despite no longer being eligible. #illegals

Asylum seekers still receive taxpayer-funded debit card handouts AFTER being granted refugee status

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