DWP universal credit claimants told to check their bank accounts on Friday
DWP universal credit claimants told to check their bank accounts on Friday
People are being urged to check their accounts ahead of an important change made by the DWP
People on benefits are being urged to check their bank accounts due to a change to their usual payments this week
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People on benefits are being urged to check their bank accounts due to a change to their usual payments this week. Many benefit recipients may see a change in their usual payment dates due to two scheduled bank holidays.
This applies to payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HMRC, including Universal Credit and Child Benefit. The first bank holiday is on Monday, May 5. Due to the scheduled bank holiday, payments this month will be paid earlier.
The DWP and HMRC do not process payments on bank holidays, so instead, the payment for benefit claimants will take place on the earliest working day, which will be Friday, May 2.
The second bank holiday is set for Monday, May 26. If your benefit payment is due on this date, it should be paid into your account on Friday, May 23. For money-saving tips, sign up to our Money newsletter here .
The amount you receive will remain the same and will be deposited into your usual bank account. The only difference is that you'll need to budget carefully as there will be a longer gap until your next benefit payment, reports the Mirror .
If you were expecting your benefit and it hasn't arrived, you can contact the DWP helpline on 0800 328 5644.
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You should note that this helpline is closed on bank holidays, but you can reach out on the working day before or after the bank holiday.
Below are all the key dates you need to know.
When are benefits normally paid?
Attendance Allowance - Usually every four weeks
Carer's Allowance - Weekly in advance or every four weeks
Child Benefit - Usually every four weeks
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
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Bank holidays in England and Wales
Wednesday, January 1 - New Year's Day
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday
Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday
Monday, May 5 - Early May bank holiday
Monday, May 26 - Spring bank holiday
Monday, August 25 - Summer bank holiday
Thursday, December 25 - Christmas Day
Friday, December 26 - Boxing Day
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