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DWP £910 Payment: 5 Key Facts About The Pre-Christmas Payout And Early 2024 Dates

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) "£910 Pre-Christmas Payment" is not a new, single benefit, but rather a significant combined total of existing support measures and benefits paid out to millions of UK households in the run-up to the festive season. This large sum is a result of one-off winter support payments being paid alongside regular monthly benefits, providing a substantial financial boost just before the challenging Christmas and New Year period. As of today, December 19, 2025, the most crucial update for claimants is the official confirmation of early payment dates for all benefits, including Universal Credit and the State Pension, due to the upcoming Bank Holidays. If your payment falls on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, or New Year's Day, you will receive your money *before* the scheduled date.

Deconstructing the £910: What Makes Up the Pre-Christmas Payout?

The headline-grabbing figure of £910 is a calculated estimate representing the total financial support a claimant on certain benefits can receive in the run-up to Christmas, combining their regular monthly payment with one-off winter support schemes. It is not an official DWP benefit code. The amount is designed to provide timely relief, particularly for those facing the higher costs associated with the winter months and the festive period.

The Core Components of the Combined Payment

The £910 total is typically achieved by aggregating several key payments, which may include a combination of the following:

1. Regular Monthly or Fortnightly Benefit Payment

For a claimant to receive a sum near £910, a significant portion of the money will be their standard monthly benefit. This could be:

  • Universal Credit (UC): A typical monthly payment for a single claimant over 25 is around £393.45 (2024/2025 rates).
  • Pension Credit: Claimants receiving the Guarantee Credit element of Pension Credit often qualify for the highest levels of winter support.
  • Disability Benefits: Payments such as Personal Independence Payment (PIP) or Attendance Allowance can significantly increase the total sum.

2. The DWP Christmas Bonus (£10)

This is a non-means-tested, one-off payment of £10 paid automatically to millions of people who receive certain benefits during the qualifying week, which is typically the first full week of December.

Qualifying benefits for the Christmas Bonus include the State Pension, Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance (DLA), Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and Carer’s Allowance.

3. Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) (£200 - £300)

The WFP is an annual, tax-free payment to help older people pay for heating costs.

  • Eligibility: You must have been born on or before 22 September 1959 (for the 2024/2025 winter period) and ordinarily resident in the UK.
  • Amount: The payment is typically between £200 and £300, depending on your age and living circumstances.
  • Payment Date: Most payments are made automatically in November or December.

4. Cost of Living Payments (COLP) - Status Update

It is important to note that the main series of Cost of Living Payments (COLPs) for those on low-income benefits has now concluded. The final COLP was paid in early 2024, and there are currently no further COLP payments scheduled for 2025.

Official DWP Benefit Payment Date Changes for Christmas 2024 and New Year 2025

The most timely and critical information for all DWP claimants is the adjustment to the regular payment schedule due to the statutory Bank Holidays over the festive period. The DWP always pays benefits on the last working day *before* a Bank Holiday to ensure claimants have access to their money. This change affects all regular payments, including Universal Credit, State Pension, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), and Employment and Support Allowance (ESA).

Revised Payment Schedule: December 2024 / January 2025

If your payment is due on any of the following dates, the money will arrive in your bank account earlier:
Normal Payment Date Revised Early Payment Date
Wednesday, 25 December 2024 (Christmas Day) Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Thursday, 26 December 2024 (Boxing Day) Tuesday, 24 December 2024
Wednesday, 1 January 2025 (New Year's Day) Tuesday, 31 December 2024
Thursday, 2 January 2025 (Scotland Bank Holiday) Wednesday, 1 January 2025 (for Scotland only)

For payments due on a weekend (Saturday or Sunday), the payment will still arrive on the preceding Friday, as is standard DWP policy.

Who is Eligible for the Combined Winter Payments?

To benefit from the combined payments that contribute to the £910 figure, claimants generally need to be receiving a means-tested or disability-related benefit, and meet the age requirement for the Winter Fuel Payment.

Checklist for Winter Fuel Payment and Christmas Bonus Eligibility:

Winter Fuel Payment (WFP) Eligibility:

You must have reached the State Pension age (born before 22 September 1959) and be resident in the UK during the qualifying week.

Christmas Bonus (£10) Eligibility:

To qualify for the £10 bonus, you must be present or ordinarily resident in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, or Gibraltar during the qualifying week, and receive one of the 23 qualifying benefits.

These benefits include:

  • State Pension
  • Pension Credit
  • Attendance Allowance
  • Carer’s Allowance
  • Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Incapacity Benefit
  • Severe Disablement Allowance
  • War Pension Scheme payments
  • Widowed Mother’s Allowance

Crucially, if you are married or live with a partner and you both receive a qualifying benefit, you will each receive the £10 payment.

Navigating DWP Payments During the Holidays

The combination of the regular DWP benefit cycle, the one-off Winter Fuel Payment, and the Christmas Bonus is what generates the large "£910 Pre-Christmas Payment" total for many households. The key takeaway is to be aware of the early payment schedule. If your payment date is moved forward due to the Bank Holidays, it is essential to budget carefully. Receiving a payment a day or two early means you will have a longer gap until your next scheduled payment in January 2025. Claimants should check their bank statements for the payment listed as 'DWP' or 'DWP CB' (for Christmas Bonus). The DWP has confirmed that the early payment changes apply to almost all benefits, ensuring that millions of people are not left without funds during the holiday closure periods. If you believe you are eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment or Christmas Bonus and have not received it by mid-December, you should contact the relevant DWP office.
DWP £910 Payment: 5 Key Facts About the Pre-Christmas Payout and Early 2024 Dates
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