Pensioners and people on certain benefits could see money landing in their accounts sooner than usual in May. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that some people due State Pension or benefit payments next Monday will see the money arrive early.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and Social Security Scotland have also confirmed that certain scheduled payments due on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1.
As reported by the Daily Record, this is due to DWP offices and phone lines being closed over the bank holiday, as payments are typically processed when all services are fully operational, including webchat and Jobcentre Plus offices.
Below is a full list of DWP, HMRC and Social Security Scotland payments which could be affected by the May bank holidays.
DWP May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
- Attendance Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance
- Employment Support Allowance (ESA)
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
- Pension Credit
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- State Pension
- Universal Credit
HMRC May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
Social Security Scotland May bank holiday payment dates
Payments due to be made on Monday, May 4 will be issued on Friday, May 1 and those scheduled for Monday, May 25 will arrive on Friday, May 22.
Social Security Scotland has confirmed Best Start Foods payments will not be affected.