🎄 Heads up, folks! If you’re on certain benefits, there’s an early Christmas treat from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): a £10 Christmas Bonus! 🎁
Here’s the lowdown: If you’re among the nearly 24 million people in the UK claiming benefits like State Pension, PIP, or Carer’s Allowance, you might receive this little festive boost. But remember, not everyone on benefits qualifies – Universal Credit, for instance, isn’t included.
This special bonus will land in your account between December 1-7. You don’t need to lift a finger, as it’ll be automatically added to where you get your regular payments. Just keep an eye on your bank statement for ‘DWP XB’. 📅💸
Established in 1972, this bonus hasn’t changed in value, but it’s always a nice surprise amid rising costs. To get it, you need to be living in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar during the first week of December.
If you’re married or in a civil partnership and both of you qualify, you both get the bonus! Even if your partner doesn’t qualify through their benefit, there might still be a chance they could get it under special circumstances.
Need to know if you qualify? You should see a letter confirming the payment, potentially arriving after the money drops into your account. Don’t worry about applying, it’s all sorted by the DWP.
Make sure you’re prepared to spot this bonus and embrace the extra cheer it brings! 🎅🏼✨
For more on this, check out GOV.UK and stay informed this holiday season. 🎉