🎉 Good news! The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is rolling out a Christmas Bonus for those on State Pension, PIP, and other selected benefits. This one-off, tax-free £10 festive perk could land in your account the first full week of December. 🎄💸
No need for heaps of paperwork. If you’re eligible, the bonus will magically appear in your account, usually listed as ‘DWP XB’. But, if you spot more than one payment, alert your local Jobcentre Plus or Pension Service. Remember, if you’re not receiving a qualifying benefit, you won’t receive this bonus.
To be eligible, be present in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar during the qualifying week—typically the first week of December. You should be receiving at least one of the following benefits: Adult Disability Payment, Armed Forces Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, and many more.
Even if you miss out on the Christmas Bonus, the DWP offers additional support like the Winter Fuel Payment for heating bills and the Cold Weather Payment (£25 per cold snap between November and March) for those on specific benefits like Pension Credit or Universal Credit.
Stay warm and maybe a little richer this season! 💷✨ Keep an eye on your account and check out if you qualify for other helpful payments.