Money advice

Aspen Card Problems

If your ASPEN CARD does not work, or you have not received it, or have lost it...

Refugees and asylum seekers: how to get a bank account

If you are unsure if you have the correct documents, or how to open an account, read our guidance below:

How to get help

To get advice or information, and are from a refugee or asylum seeking background, or are an EU immigrant, fill in an online self-referral form or find details of other resources that may be able to help you, below. Advice and support provided includes: housing, welfare rights, energy debt, evisas, share codes and resettlement matters.

Positive Action Network

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Discover useful contacts and resources for people from BME, refugee, asylum-seeking, and migrant communities. Access a wide range of support organisations that offer multilingual and multicultural services. Resources throughout Scotland and the entire UK.

How to pay your bills

A self-help guide

Money Saving Expert

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MoneySavingExpert.com is the UK's biggest consumer website, with more than 16 million users a month. The site's dedicated to cutting your bills and fighting your corner with journalistic research, cutting-edge tools and a massive community – all focused on finding deals, saving cash and campaigning for financial justice.