IFARHU Card Pickup Rules Become Hot Topic for PASE-U Families
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PANAMA CITY, July 22, 2026 – IFARHU’s new PASE-U card rollout remained a high-attention story as families searched for practical details on where to pick up cards, what documents to bring and how the funds can be used.
The new Caja de Ahorros Mastercard debit card is part of a shift away from older payment logistics. IFARHU has warned guardians to check official schedules and bring a valid physical cedula when collecting cards. Users registered with passports are expected to wait for later scheduled stages.
The payment change matters because PASE-U supports school-related expenses for thousands of families. Telemetro reported that card funds cannot be withdrawn in cash and must be used through approved channels, including affiliated businesses or the PUNCH by Caja de Ahorros app, for items such as school supplies, uniforms, food, medicine and transportation.
The story has spread quickly because it is highly practical. Parents and guardians do not only want policy language; they need to know whether they should travel, which district is active, and whether they can actually use the money once the card arrives.
Why it matters
The PASE-U rollout affects household budgets directly. Confusion over cards, cash withdrawals or documents can create long lines, wasted travel and frustration for families that depend on the benefit.
What happens next
Families should keep checking IFARHU’s official schedule for their assigned center and date. Additional provincial phases are expected as the card rollout continues.
