A GRATEFUL pensioner wants to thank a good samaritan who came to her aid by paying for her shopping.

The 86-year-old from Skelmorlie had been in Home Bargains in Greenock on Wednesday and when she went to pay she forgot her PIN number and the machine wouldn't accept a contactless payment.

She said: "I hadn't been shopping in Greenock for a while and I forgot my PIN.

"I was so embarrassed and I got confused and this lady stepped in and paid.

"I asked her for her name and address so I could pay her back but she wouldn't hear of it, it was so kind.

"I would like to thank her personally and reimburse her."

The pensioner is asking for the lady to call her on 01475 521866.