Universal Credit and benefit claimants set for payment shake-up again today

05 May 2023 , 09:26

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Benefits are being paid early for some people this week (Image: Getty Images)

Some benefits including Universal Credit and Child Benefit will get paid early this week.

The Coronation of King Charles III will take place this Saturday (May 6) and then there is a bank holiday on Monday (May 8).

If you’re due a payment on the bank holiday Monday, then you’ll be paid early instead.

Being paid early does mean you need to make your money last longer, as you’ll have a longer wait until your next payment.

Make sure you go through your budget to make sure you have all your bills covered.

Here is everything you need to know.

If you'd normally receive a benefit payment on Monday, May 8, then you will likely be paid on Friday, May 5.

You won't need to do anything if you're due money early - your benefits will be paid into your account as normal.

The amount you're due to be paid will also remain the same.

There is then another bank holiday at the end of this month, on Monday, May 29.

Benefit payments that would normally arrive on this day should be paid into your bank account on Friday, May 26.

It comes after payments arrived early for some people last week due to the bank holiday on May 1.

These people should have received their benefits on Friday, April 28.

How often you get paid your benefit depends on what type of support you claim.

For example, you’ll get paid Universal Credit on the same day each month, while Tax Credits are typically paid every four weeks or weekly.

Child Benefit is usually every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.

See the full list of how often certain benefits are paid below:

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

If your expecting a payment and it doesn't arrive, you should contact the relevant helpline.

Do keep in mind Jobcentres and phone lines will be closed on bank holidays.

Universal Credit:

Child benefit:

Tax credits:

Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Incapacity Benefit and Employment and Support Allowance: