FOI001003 FOI Finance?Deputyship

I am writing to submit a request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. I would be grateful if you could provide the following details regarding the use of prepaid cards in relation to direct payments by your authority:

1.    Does your authority use prepaid cards for managing direct payments and/or Appointeeship and Deputyship?

•    If yes, please provide details of the company or provider supplying these prepaid cards.

2.    What is the start date and the end date of your current contract with the prepaid card provider?