Britons in receipt of benefit payments, including Universal Credit, the state pension and Personal Independence Payment (PIP) could be paid later this Christmas and New Year.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced changes to payment dates for multiple benefits over the festive period.
The changes will affect those receiving state pension payments, PIP, Universal Credit and other benefits.
Claimants who are due to receive payments on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day will be paid on different dates.
The temporary adjustments aim to ensure benefit recipients receive their payments before the bank holidays.
Those due to receive benefit payments on December 25, 26 or 27 will instead receive their money on December 24.
As it stands, the DWP has confirmed that these earlier payment arrangements will affect benefits due between December 25 and January 2. Recipients should receive their payments automatically on the revised dates.
Claimants are being reminded of the changes to avoid being hurt financially this Christmas. The DWP advises claimants to contact the office that pays their benefit if they do not receive their payment on the scheduled day.
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DWP benefit payment dates will be different on key days this Christmas
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Here is a full list of the benefit payments from the DWP that will be affected by date changes this month:
- Universal Credit
- State pension
- Pension Credit
- Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- PIP
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Here is a full list of the DWP benefit payment date changes this month:
- Payment due on Wednesday, December 25 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Thursday, December 26 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Friday, December 27 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Wednesday, January 1 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 31
- Payment due on Thursday, January 2 (Scotland only) – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 31
On top of changes to DWP payment dates, those in receipt of tax credits from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) are also being reminded they could get paid earlier than expected.
Individuals preparing for payments due on December 25, 26 and 27 will be instead paid on December 24. Furthermore, payments due on New Year’s Day will be issued on December 31.
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HMRC tax credit recipients will also be paid at different times
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Here is a full list of the HMRC payment date changes for tax credits this Christmas and New Year:
- Payment due on Wednesday, December 25 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Thursday, December 26 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Friday, December 27 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 24
- Payment due on Wednesday, January 1 – paid into bank account on Tuesday, December 31.
