Benefit payments

Benefits are usually paid straight into your bank, building society or credit union account.

If your payment date is on a weekend or a bank holiday you'll usually be paid on the working day before. This may be different for tax credits and child benefit.

How and when your benefits are paid

Benefits calculators

Use an independent benefits calculator to find out:

• what benefits you could get
• how to claim
• how your benefits will be affected if you start work

These are free to use, anonymous, and have replaced the Benefits Adviser service.