In November, the federal and state governments agreed to introduce a so-called payment card. This is a balance-based debit card without an account connection.
As with a prepaid tariff on a cell phone, an amount that is available is charged. Once the amount has been used up, the card can no longer be used until the next top-up. The card, which cannot be used to withdraw or transfer money, is intended to prevent asylum seekers from sending money home. The countries act as financial guardians, so to speak.