The Social Welfare Department will soon enter talks with some of the commercial banks in the country to see that they do not charge high fees from Social Welfare recipients.

Senior Welfare Officer Sudnori Nagaiya said they are encouraging people to have bank accounts so that their money is sent to the banks to avoid long queues.

However, he said many people are not taking advantage of the new system and they expect long lines outside the department for at least another year.

Nagaiya said many people whose money is deposited in banks are complaining of about $3 being deducted from their money which they will be talking to the banks about. He said they are currently serving 25,000 people around the country and $60 to $100 is paid out to these people per month which includes, elderly people, permanent disabled people, those who have chronic illness, single parents, prisoners dependents, widows, and deserted spouses.