sQuid, the electronic money (eMoney) operator announces the launch of their electronic purse on the Dumfries and Galloway branded National Entitlement Card (NEC).

Dumfries and Galloway citizens with an NEC can have sQuid eMoney added to their NEC, enabling them to pay for small value items in addition to accessing public services like concessionary travel, library membership and leisure centre membership. 

The sQuid payment service is a quick and simple process and allows users to pay for things at participating outlets electronically from a pre-loaded purse on their card, without the need to carry loose change.  This will benefit the community and encourage people to use their local merchants.  The transactions are very fast, secure and can be managed from an online sQuid account, with loading available in-store if required.

In the near future, there will be opportunities for the card to be used for further projects, such as travel and loyalty schemes.  There are also talks to incorporate sQuid into cashless catering schemes in local schools in the Dumfries and Galloway area.