Millions of people have started receiving a Christmas bonus into their bank accounts this week. Around 22 million people in the UK are estimated to be claiming some form of benefits according to recent statistics published by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).
As well as getting their their regular payments in December, some claimants will also get an additional £10 payment. The scheme has run for several years and sees a one-off, tax-free £10 payment made to people in receipt of state pension or certain DWP benefits if they meet the eligibility during a specific qualifying period which is usually the first full week of December.
The DWP has confirmed it has started sending out the payment this week with millions of people expected to see the extra money land in their bank accounts. Here is everything you need to know about the Christmas bonus including whether you are eligible and when you will get it.
