Applications open for pensioner cards; applying takes just a few minutes
As of midnight, all pensioners in Serbia can apply for pensioner cards, which will entitle them to discounts in stores and numerous other benefits. All 1,7 million
From midnight, all pensioners in Serbia can apply for pension cards, which will give them access to discounts in shops and numerous other benefits. All 1,7 million pensioners, as well as certain vulnerable groups, will be entitled to this form of government assistance.
Applying for pension cards is very simple. You need to visit the website of the Republic Pension and Disability Insurance Fund, where you can submit an application and check its status. One of the options you can select is to have your card issued in Latin script,
Enter your telephone number in the next field, followed by your email address.
The next step is to check the box giving the Fund consent to collect and process, from the Tax Administration, data from fiscal receipts for goods and services paid for in connection with the use of the Pensioner Card, for the purpose of awarding points that enable the cardholder to receive certain benefits.
You then give your consent for the Fund to send you information about numerous benefits.
Pensioners may submit an application for a Pensioner Card online at the Pension and Disability Insurance Fund’s website or at one of the Fund’s branches, where staff will assist pensioners and complete the electronic application on their behalf.
Finance Minister Siniša Mali said this morning that discounts would be available in retail stores, supermarkets and salons, as well as on museum admission and at spas…
“From today onward, every pensioner can apply for a card. Today also marks the start of a campaign calling on all socially responsible companies in Serbia to sign up and join the group of companies that will offer discounts to pensioners,” he announced.
As announced earlier, the first cards can be expected to be distributed as early as this summer.
The cards will also allow them to undergo health checkups, which will be organized in parks in major cities and at health centers. Initially, they will be able to count on discounts at selected stores, but efforts are underway to expand the list to include major retail chains.
