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Some pensioners have received weekly payments early.<\/p>\nThe state pension has been paid at different times for some peopleSome pensioners have received weekly payments early.<\/p>\n
Some state pensioners have woken up to see surprise payments in their bank accounts. The DWP<\/a> has issued state pension payments early to some people today, Friday, May 23.<\/p>\n The cash boost in bank accounts may come as a surprise to some pensioners.<\/p>\n The money has been paid out early to those whose next payment date was due to fall on bank holiday Monday, May 26.<\/p>\n READ MORE: New cost of living payments announced for six million households<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Get our best money saving tips and hacks by signing up to our newsletter<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n As the DWP doesn’t pay out money on bank holidays, it is instead brining forward payments to the nearest working day which is today.<\/p>\n Weekly pension payments are worth up to \u00a3230 for those on the new state pension.<\/p>\n The early payments will only affect those who were due to get their money on Monday. Everyone else will receive their cash as usual.<\/p>\n Some people on DWP benefits like Universal Credit<\/a> and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) will also get money early.<\/p>\n Those getting money early have been reminded of the importance of making it go further, until their next payment date.<\/p>\n