Changes to DWP and HMRC payments in August

Next Monday is a bank holiday in England which means changes to scheduled payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

 HMRC has confirmed that child benefit and tax credits due on 26 August 2024 will land in bank accounts early on Friday 23 August.

 The DWP has also announced similar changes to the scheduled payment dates for the state pension and benefits including universal credit, personal independence payment (PIP) and Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA).

 The DWP has advised anyone who receives payment early to make provisions to stretch their money further until they receive their next installment.

 Payments affected:

• Attendance allowance
• Carer’s allowance
• Employment support allowance (ESA)
• Income support
• Jobseeker’s allowance
• Pension credit
• Personal independence payment (PIP)
• State pension
• Universal credit
• Tax credits
• Child benefit