The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is advising numerous individuals who receive benefits, such as Universal Credit, to check their bank accounts tomorrow.
Benefit payments scheduled for this Monday bank holiday (August 25) will now be processed tomorrow (August 22). This adjustment applies to various significant benefits, including Universal Credit, Child Benefit, State Pension, Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, and Disability Living Allowance.
If you were expecting an early payment, be mindful that you will need to budget to cover the extended period until your next benefit installment.
Sir Stephen Timms, the Minister for Social Security and Disability, emphasized the importance of these payments to families, particularly before the new school year commences. The move aims to alleviate any concerns about the availability of support when most needed.
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The frequency of benefit payments varies depending on the type of benefit you receive. For example, Universal Credit is paid on a fixed monthly date, while Tax Credits are typically disbursed every four weeks or weekly.
If there are any delays in receiving your benefit payment, cross-check the dates on your award notice and bank account. If the payment remains missing, contact the relevant helpline, noting that these services may not operate during bank holidays.
Details on the payment schedules for various benefits are outlined below:
– Universal Credit
– Child Benefit
– Tax Credits
– Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit, and Employment and Support Allowance
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