Overview

• Millions of people on benefits such as State Pension, Pension Credit and Personal Independence Payment are due the £10 bonus this year.
• Eligibility applies only if you receive a qualifying benefit in the qualifying week, usually the first full week of December.
• The payment is automatic, tax‑free and does not affect other benefits.
• Bank statements typically show the bonus as “DWP XB,” and some payments may not arrive until January.
• Residency rules require presence or ordinary residence in the UK, Channel Islands, Isle of Man or Gibraltar, with limited partner eligibility under specific age and Pension Credit conditions.