DWP brings in change to state pension, PIP, Universal Credit payments

DWP brings in change to state pension, PIP, Universal Credit payments

by · Birmingham Live

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payment dates are changing for people claiming state pension, Personal Independence Payment and Universal Credit.If you're due a benefit payment on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Day, then you'll be paid slightly earlier than normal.

If you're due a benefit payment on Wednesday, December 25, or Thursday, December 26, then you'll likely receive your money on the previous working day, which would be Tuesday, December 24. If you're due a benefit payment on Wednesday, January 1, then you should get paid on Tuesday, December 31.

Some payments will be made earlier if they’re due between 25 December 2024 and 2 January 2025. Tell the office that pays your benefit if you do not get your payment on the day it’s scheduled, the DWP has gone on to explain.

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You’ll be asked for bank, building society or credit union account details when you claim. You can only get paid in a different way if you have problems opening or managing an account. If you cannot open or manage a bank, building society or credit union account Contact the office that pays your benefit to find out how to get it paid. If you receive Universal Credit, call the Universal Credit helpline.

How often benefits are paid

  • Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks
  • Carer’s Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks
  • Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks, or weekly if you’re a single parent or you or your partner get certain benefits
  • Disability Living Allowance - Usually every four weeks
  • Employment and Support Allowance - Usually every two weeks
  • Income Support - Usually every two weeks
  • Jobseeker’s Allowance - Usually every two weeks
  • Pension Credit - Usually every four weeks
  • Personal Independence Payment - Usually every four weeks
  • State Pension - Usually every four weeks
  • Tax credits - Every four weeks or weekly
  • Universal Credit - Every month