We want our members to understand when benefits are paid so you can budget, plan bills, and make the most of your money with confidence.
This guide summarises the official UK Government information and how it applies to your Derbyshire Community Bank Membership.
Your government benefits, like Universal Credit, Child Benefit, or State Pension, can go straight into your Derbyshire Community Bank account. We do not decide when or how much you get, that comes from the government. Our job is to safely receive your money and help you manage it.
If a payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, your money usually arrives the working day before. This helps you plan bills, spending, and savings without waiting.
You can also check your Derbyshire Community Bank account and statements to see when payments arrive, making it easier to keep track of your money.
Some benefits are paid earlier than usual over the festive period. Below are the dates you can expect:
| When your payment is due | When Universal Credit will be paid | When other benefits will be paid (not Universal Credit) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 24 Dec 2025 | Wed 24 Dec | Tue 23 Dec |
| Thu 25 Dec 2025 | Wed 24 Dec | Tue 23 Dec |
| Fri 26 Dec 2025 | Wed 24 Dec | Tue 23 Dec |
| Thu 1 Jan 2026 | Wed 31 Dec | Wed 31 Dec |
| Fri 2 Jan 2026 (Scotland only) | Fri 2 Jan | Wed 31 Dec |
Attendance Allowance: Every 4 weeks
Carer’s Allowance: Weekly in advance or every 4 weeks
Child Benefit: Usually every 4 weeks (or weekly in some cases, e.g., single parents or receiving other benefits)
Disability Living Allowance: Every 4 weeks
Employment and Support Allowance: Every 2 weeks
Income Support: Every 2 weeks
Jobseeker’s Allowance: Every 2 weeks
Maternity Allowance: Every 2 or 4 weeks
Pension Credit: Every 4 weeks
Personal Independence Payment: Every 4 weeks
State Pension: Every 4 weeks
Universal Credit: Every month
Tip for Members: Knowing these schedules can help you plan bills, savings, and spending more effectively.
Child Benefit helps with the costs of raising children.
Who Can Claim: Parents/guardians of children under 16, or under 20 if in approved education or training.
Payment Frequency: Weekly or every 4 weeks, usually arriving Monday or Tuesday in your Derbyshire Community Bank account.
Bank Holidays: Payments may be affected; funds usually arrive the next working day.
Child Benefit can help with budgeting, savings, or family loan repayments.
For full details, visit our Child Benefit Hub.
Paid once a month, usually on the same date each month.
First payment normally arrives about five weeks after claiming.
If your payment date is a weekend or bank holiday, it will be paid on the working day before.
Benefits are safely paid into your Derbyshire Community Bank account.
Payment dates may shift for bank holidays, especially over Christmas and New Year.
Understanding payment schedules helps you budget, plan bills, and manage savings.
