DWP confirmed £921 for State Pensioners who are born after 1953: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is paying state pensioners born after 1953 a monthly amount of £921 this Friday. Usually, the DWP follows a fixed schedule to send benefits, but bank holidays can cause changes in payment dates.
When a payment day falls on a bank holiday, the payment is made on the last working day before the holiday because DWP offices are closed during bank holidays.
What Happens with Payments Around Bank Holidays?
If your normal payment date falls on a weekend or a bank holiday, the DWP will pay you on the working day before. For example, since the upcoming spring bank holiday is on Monday, May 26, those who would get paid on Monday will receive their payments early, on Friday, May 23. This is to ensure the money is in your account before the holiday.
New State Pension Rates Explained
The state pension rate recently increased. It rose from £221.20 per week to £230.25 in April. This means monthly payments now total £921. People who qualify for this new pension include women born after 1953 and men born after 1951. If you meet these conditions and have reached state pension age, you will receive this new rate.
Upcoming Bank Holidays Affecting Payments
The DWP reminds claimants that after the spring bank holiday on May 26, there are three more bank holidays this year that could affect payments. These include the summer bank holiday on August 25, Christmas Day on December 25, and Boxing Day on December 26. Like before, if a payment date falls on these holidays or weekends, payments will be made on the previous working day.
Types of State Pensions and Other Benefits Paid Early
The DWP currently pays two types of state pensions: the basic state pension and the new state pension. Which one you receive depends on your birth year and when you reach the pension age.
Besides state pensions, other benefits like Child Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker’s Allowance may also be paid early if the usual payment date is a bank holiday or weekend.
Bank holidays affect the timing of benefit payments made by the Department for Work and Pensions. If a payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, payments are processed early to ensure claimants receive their money on time.
The new state pension rate is now £230.25 per week, or £921 per month. Pensioners born after 1953 or 1951 (depending on gender) are eligible for this rate. Being aware of payment schedule changes around bank holidays helps you plan your finances better.
FAQ
Q: When will my state pension be paid if the payment date falls on a bank holiday?
A: If your payment date is on a bank holiday or weekend, you will receive your payment on the last working day before the holiday.
Q: How much is the new state pension in 2025?
A: The new state pension rate increased to £230.25 per week, which equals £921 per month.
Q: Who qualifies for the new state pension rate?
A: Women born after 1953 and men born after 1951 who have reached state pension age qualify for the new rate.
Q: Which other benefits might be paid early due to bank holidays?
A: Benefits like Child Benefit, Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payments, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Employment Support Allowance, Income Support, and Jobseeker’s Allowance may also be paid early.
Q: What are the upcoming bank holidays that affect DWP payments?
A: After the spring bank holiday on May 26, the next bank holidays are August 25 (summer bank holiday), December 25 (Christmas Day), and December 26 (Boxing Day).
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