DWP benefit payments including Universal Credit and PIP could be paid early this month
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWith the Easter bank holiday right around the corner, benefit claimants are being urged to check their bank accounts early. Thwo bank holidays make up the Easter period, consisting of Good Friday on March 29 and Easter Monday on April 1.
While the extended weekend will give many of us more time to relax and celebrate, it will also have a direct effect on benefit payments.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) do not typically process payments on a bank holiday.
Because of this, those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit, PIP, and other benefits are likely to see a change to their regular payments. Read more: DWP change to free NHS prescriptions that you will notice at the pharmacy If your benefit payments are due to be paid on either March 29 or April 1, they will instead be paid a little earlier.
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