DWP Universal Credit and PIP - full list of all payments being paid early next week

With May around the corner it means another bank holiday is on the horizon. But with most banks not opening on the bank holiday Monday it means payments cannot be processed in the usual way.

And for those on benefits from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) it might mean they see their bank balance increasing sooner than usual, reports the Manchester Evening News. The first of two bank holidays next month comes on May 6 which means anyone due to receive their money on that date should get it earlier.

This includes people receiving Universal Credit, PIP, Pension Credit or other similar benefits. Those who were due to get their money on May 6 will now get it on Friday, May 3, as that is the earliest working day before the bank holiday.

To confirm what day you should get your benefit or tax credit payment you can contact your local benefits office which will be able to tell you.

Will I get my benefit early?

This will depend on the type of benefit you claim. For example, Universal Credit is paid monthly on the same day, while Tax Credits are usually paid every four weeks or weekly while Child Benefit is generally paid every four weeks on a Monday or Tuesday.

These are the benefits which could be paid early next week:

• Attendance Allowance - paid every four week

• Carer’s Allowance - paid weekly in advance or every four weeks

• Employment Support Allowance (ESA) - paid every two weeks

• Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA ) -paid every two weeks

• Pension Credit - paid every four weeks

• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - paid every four weeks

• State pension - paid every four weeks

• Universal Credit - paid every month

• Working Tax Credit - paid every four weeks or weekly

• Child Tax Credit - paid every four weeks or weekly

• Child Benefit - Generally paid every four weeks (weekly for a single parent and you receive certain benefits)