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HMRC Confirms Early Child Benefit Payments for Spring Bank Holiday

Payments due on May 26 will be made on May 23, and claimants are urged to verify their schedules and eligibility details promptly.

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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.