The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is set to issue a Christmas Bonus to eligible recipients in early December. This tax-free payment, aimed at assisting individuals during the festive season, has been a long-standing initiative since its inception in 1972.
What is the DWP Christmas Bonus?
The DWP Christmas Bonus is a one-off payment of £10 provided to certain individuals receiving state benefits. This financial aid is automatically credited to the accounts of eligible recipients during the first week of December, without the need for a formal application.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the DWP Christmas Bonus, individuals must be receiving at least one of the following benefits during the qualifying week, which is typically from December 2 to December 8:
- State Pension
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Disability Living Allowance
- Other qualifying benefits
Additionally, recipients must be present or “ordinarily resident” in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar during the qualifying period.
How to Receive Your Bonus
Eligible individuals do not need to take any action to receive the DWP Christmas Bonus. The payment will appear in bank statements as ‘DWP XB’ and will be deposited automatically into the account associated with the individual’s benefits.