"The scheme has been in place for 18 months and we feel this is an appropriate time to conduct a full review," Tony Scholes said.
"I haven't been here long and I come into this debate open-minded, but I appreciate some are vehemently opposed to cards and others are passionately for them.
"If the scheme is dividing supporters down the middle, then it is only right we should take a step back and assess it.
"We will carry out a balanced review taking in all opinions, then come up with some recommendations."