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Millions of people will receive an additional payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) this December. This one-off support, known as the Christmas Bonus, is issued in the weeks leading up to the festive season.
The bonus is a modest payment of £10, given tax-free to eligible claimants to help with extra Christmas costs.
You don’t need to apply for it — anyone who qualifies will receive the payment automatically in their bank account.
Eligibility is based on whether someone is receiving a qualifying benefit during a specific period, usually the first full week of December, often called the “qualifying week.”
A broad range of benefit recipients are included, such as State Pension claimants and people on disability benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP).
However, it’s important to note that not everyone receiving benefits will get the £10. Those who receive only Universal Credit and no other qualifying benefits are not eligible.
Many disability-related and carer-related payments do qualify, including Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Adult Disability Payment, and Mobility Supplement.
Other eligible benefits cover long-term financial support such as the guarantee element of Pension Credit, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance once the initial 13-week period has passed.
