Millions of individuals will receive their benefit payments earlier this week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
Various benefits like Universal Credit, Personal Independence Payment, and the state pension may be affected based on the usual payment schedule.
If your payment is due on Thursday, Christmas Day, or Boxing Day, you can expect to receive it earlier on Christmas Eve as DWP payments are not made on bank holidays.
In case you receive your payment in advance, you will need to manage your funds until the next payment date. For instance, if your benefit payment is scheduled for Thursday, January 1, you will likely receive it on Wednesday, December 31.
If you do not receive your benefit payment as expected, reach out to the appropriate office online, by phone, or your local JobCentre once they reopen.
Remember that helplines will be closed on bank holidays, so you will need to wait until the next working day to contact them.
Most benefits are administered by the DWP, while Tax Credits and Child Benefit are managed by HMRC. Child Benefit payments, which typically occur on Mondays and Tuesdays, should not be affected by Christmas bank holidays.
Here is a list of common benefit payments and their typical payment frequencies:
– Universal Credit: Monthly
– Personal Independence Payment: Every four weeks
– State Pension: Every four weeks
– Tax Credits: Weekly or every four weeks
– Child Benefit: Every four weeks
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