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DWP claimants and pensioners can expect to be paid earlier next month(Image: Nastasic via Getty Images)<\/p>\n
Throughout the majority of August, payments for benefits and State Pensions<\/a> will be dispatched as per usual on the day recipients typically receive their monthly increments.<\/p>\n However, the summer bank holiday may cause a slight disruption for some, according to MirrorOnline. Those scheduled to receive payments on Monday, 25th August, will instead have their funds transferred on Friday, 22nd August.<\/p>\n This adjustment will apply to a range of DWP <\/a>issued benefits in addition to the state pension, reports Birmingham Live<\/a>. This includes Universal Credit<\/a>, which amounts to \u00a3400.14 per month for a single individual aged over 25.<\/p>\n Benefits affected by Summer Bank Holiday:<\/p>\n If you’re anticipating payments on 23rd or 24th August, it’s likely you’ll receive your money on 22nd August. This is due to the fact that payments due on weekends are typically made on the preceding working day.<\/p>\n We have a dedicated newsletter for ChronicleLive\u2019s money-saving and cost of living stories. It\u2019s free and you can sign up to receive it here<\/a>. It will keep you up to date with all the latest money news and budgeting tips as well as stories on the cost of living crisis in our region.<\/strong><\/p>\n Following August, the next bank holidays that will influence DWP <\/a>payments will occur in December. Payments due on 25th and 26th December will be made on 24th December instead.<\/p>\n Regardless of the payment date, the amount you receive from your benefits should remain consistent unless there has been a change in circumstances that affects your benefit entitlement. While early benefit payments might seem like a blessing amidst the cost of living crisis, it can disrupt your budget as your payments will revert to their normal date in September.<\/p>\n In essence, if you’re paid three days earlier in August, the same amount of money you usually receive has to stretch for three extra days. It’s vital to manage your finances prudently when receiving early benefits payments to ensure your funds stretch further than usual.<\/p>\n If you’re finding it tough to get by, you might qualify for an advance on your benefits or loans from the DWP. These will need to be repaid via automatic deductions from your future benefit payments, but they’re typically interest-free.<\/p>\n\n