DWP to pay £10 Christmas Bonus to people on some benefits from December - who's eligible
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced that it will be paying a £10 Christmas Bonus to people on certain benefits in December.
The bonus will be paid to people who are in receipt of the following benefits on 5 December 2022:
- Universal Credit
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
The payment will be made automatically, and people do not need to apply for it.
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment that is designed to help people with the extra costs of Christmas. It is paid in addition to people's regular benefit payments.
The DWP estimates that around 6.6 million people will receive the Christmas Bonus this year.
Who is eligible for the Christmas Bonus?
To be eligible for the Christmas Bonus, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits on 5 December 2022:
- Universal Credit
- Income-based Jobseekers Allowance
- Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Pension Credit
You do not need to be getting the full amount of any of these benefits to be eligible for the Christmas Bonus.
How much is the Christmas Bonus?
The Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10.
When will the Christmas Bonus be paid?
The Christmas Bonus will be paid automatically in December 2022.
The exact date that the payment will be made will vary depending on your circumstances.
Do I need to apply for the Christmas Bonus?
No, you do not need to apply for the Christmas Bonus.
If you are eligible for the payment, it will be made automatically into your bank account.
What if I don't receive the Christmas Bonus?
If you think you should have received the Christmas Bonus but you haven't, you should contact the DWP.
You can do this by phone, email or post.
The DWP's contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.
