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10.11.2022 - 14:07 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it has processed 3.2million cost of living payments worth a total of more than £1 billion in the last two days to those on qualifying means-tested benefits. An estimated eight million payments of £324 are expected to be made before the payment window closes on November 23.
However, some members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook group have expressed concern that they have not yet received the crucial support, commenting that the first payment for £326 arrived on the first day of launch in July. It’s important for people waiting on the money to land in their bank account to be aware that payments will be made to most eligible claimants during the course of the payment schedule.
DWP has previously said it is staggering payments - in no particular order - due to the sheer volume of transactions being processed. However, one key detail everyone waiting on the support should take note of is that no payments are made on weekends - it's Monday to Friday only.
If your payment does not arrive today or tomorrow, it could be next week - but there’s no need to contact DWP or believe that it is missing or will not arrive.
It's worth remembering:
Nobody needs to apply for the second cost of living payment as it will be made automatically to eligible claimants
People claiming Tax Credits will receive the payment from HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) between November 23 and 30
DWP estimates that by the end of November over 90% of recipients of the second payment will also have received the first payment of £326.
You may get a payment of £324 if you get payments of any of the following:
The payment will be made separately from your benefit.
If you have a joint claim
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Families across Scotland are being urged to make sure they do not miss out on a double December Bridging Payment of £260. The one-off payment will be made ahead of the Christmas holidays to the families of children registered to receive Free School Meals on the basis of low income.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will start giving over eight million households the second part of the £650 cost of living payment from Tuesday. Payments for £324 will land in bank accounts between November 8 and 23, for most eligible claimants and some members of the Daily Record Money Saving Scotland Facebook group have received confirmation text messages from DWP.