Exact date DWP £300 payments will be paid into bank accounts

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has shed light on the precise date when individuals should expect their Winter Fuel Payment, following a rule amendment by the new government. While most people receive this payment in November or December, the DWP has suggested that it might take a bit longer for some.

If you haven't received your letter or payment by 29th January, you're advised to get in touch with the Winter Fuel Payment Centre, as per the guidance on the DWP website. The centre can be reached if you're eligible for a Winter Fuel Payment and need to update your address or personal details, report a change of circumstances, wish to cancel future payments or want to return a payment.

It's crucial to report any changes in circumstances promptly - for example, if you stop receiving a benefit, move house or move into a care home. These can impact the amount of Winter Fuel Payment you receive.

If you decide to cancel your payments, you can reverse this decision at any time. When reaching out to the payment centre, you'll need to provide your personal details such as your name, your address, your date of birth and your National Insurance number.

You can either call the helpline or send a letter by post, according to Cambridgeshire Live. If you're in the UK, call 0800 731 0160 or contact Relay UK on 18001 then 0800 731 0160, reports Wales Online.

If you failed to report a change promptly, provided incorrect information or were overpaid by mistake, you may be required to repay the money. For those residing outside the UK, eligibility for the Winter Fuel Payment is only applicable if you were born before September 23, 1958, receive the UK State Pension, have a genuine and sufficient link to the UK - this could include having lived or worked in the UK, and having family in the UK, the UK is responsible for paying your benefits and you relocated to an eligible country before December 31, 2020 and are covered by the Withdrawal Agreement.

However, if you're a British or Irish national living in Ireland, there's no need to have moved by December 31, 2020, but all other eligibility rules must be met.