Overview

• Child Benefit payments originally scheduled for Monday, May 26, will be paid early on Friday, May 23, due to the Spring Bank Holiday.
• HMRC has issued reminders for claimants to check their payment schedules and ensure their eligibility information is up to date by the end of Thursday, May 22.
• As of April 5, 2025, Child Benefit rates are £26.05 per week for the first child and £17.25 per week for each additional child.
• Child Benefit provides financial support for those raising children under 16, or under 20 if they remain in approved education or training, with automatic National Insurance credits included.
• Claimants can review their payment history online or via bank statements, and any discrepancies should be addressed with their bank or the Child Benefit Office.