DWP paying out 13 free payments across October including for state pensioners

Benefit payment dates change depending on the type a person receives, with October beginning this week.

A f ull list of Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) payments coming in October from Universal Credit to State Pension has been revealed.Benefit payment dates change depending on the type a person receives, with October beginning this week.

Benefit payments, including Jobseeker's Allowance, Universal Credit, and Pension Credit, are usually paid directly into recipients' accounts on set dates. However, if a payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, the Government advises that claimants will typically receive their payment on the last working day before.

This may differ slightly for those receiving Tax Credits or Child Benefits. October brings no bank holidays across England, Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland, meaning most benefits should be distributed as per the regular schedule.

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Attendance Allowance is paid to benefit claimants usually every four weeks, Carer’s Allowance is paid to benefit claimants usually weekly in advance or every four weeks and Child Benefit is paid to benefit claimants usually every four weeks or weekly for single parents.

Disability Living Allowance is paid to benefit claimants usually every four weeks, Employment and Support Allowance is paid to benefit claimants usually every two weeks and Income Support is paid to benefit claimants usually every two weeks.

And Jobseeker’s Allowance is paid to benefit claimants usually every two weeks, while Maternity Allowance is paid to benefit claimants every two or four weeks, and Pension Credit is paid to benefit claimants usually every four weeks too.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is paid to benefit claimants usually every four weeks, Tax Credits is paid to benefit claimants every four weeks or weekly and Universal Credit is paid to benefit claimants every month, the DWP says.

The basic state pension is paid directly into a claimant's chosen bank, building society or credit union account every four weeks. The specific day on which the state pension is paid hinges on the last two digits of their national insurance number.